There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Cranfield University by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewe
- Take the train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Central
- Take the bus from Central station to Cranfield University Main GateC1 / ...
3h 26m£39–189Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
5h 2m£32–56Drive 170.6 mi
- Drive from Preston to Cranfield University170.6 mi
2h 57m£42–61Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
- Take the train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
5h 54m£84–274Train, bus
- Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes CentralPreston - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from Central station to Cranfield University Main GateC1 / ...
4h 12m£54–283Train, fly to Luton Airport
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Luton Airport (LTN)MAN - LTN
7h 6m£69–185
Preston to Cranfield University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cranfield University is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Cranfield University is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Cranfield University. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Cranfield University Main Gate via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Preston and Cranfield University is 172 miles. The road distance is 171.6 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Cranfield University without a car is to train and bus via Crewe which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Preston to Cranfield University, including transfers.
Preston to Cranfield University bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.
Preston to Cranfield University bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cranfield University is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Preston to Cranfield University.
There are 1077+ hotels available in Cranfield University.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Cranfield University, England?
You can take a bus from Coach Stn to Cranfield University via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Cranfield University Main Gate in around 5h 2m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–170
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £28–140
Flights from Manchester Airport to Luton Airport via Isle Of Man
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £24–140
Flights from Manchester Airport to Luton Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £28–150
Flights from Manchester Airport to Luton Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- £27–140
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Luton Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- £45–95
Flights from Manchester Airport to Luton Airport via Cork
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–95
Flights from Manchester Airport to Luton Airport via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–280
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–60
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01707 255764
- unobus@herts.ac.uk
- Website
- unobus.info
Bus from Central station to Cranfield University Main Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4
- Website
- http://www.unobus.info/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Which London airport should I choose?
Read the travel guide
How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London
Read the travel guide


























