What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Cranleigh?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cranleigh is to train and bus which costs £29 - £95 and takes 8h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Cranleigh?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Cranleigh is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Cranleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Cranleigh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at New Park Road via Newhall St, Heathrow Terminal 2 and Friary Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Preston to Cranleigh?

The distance between Preston and Cranleigh is 251 miles. The road distance is 234.5 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Cranleigh without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Cranleigh without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Cranleigh?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Preston to Cranleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Cranleigh bus from?

Preston to Cranleigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Cranleigh?

The best way to get from Preston to Cranleigh is to train via London which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Preston to Cranleigh bus arrive?

Preston to Cranleigh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Preston to Cranleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cranleigh is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Preston to Cranleigh.

Where can I stay near Cranleigh?

There are 772+ hotels available in Cranleigh.

Preston to Cranleigh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Cranleigh 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to GuildfordLondon Waterloo - Guildford / ...
4h 26m
£70–240
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5210 / ...
8h 51m
£30–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationRa2
8h 31m
Drive 233.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Cranleigh233.1 mi
4h 20m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, line 53 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Friary Bus Station to New Park Road
5h 21m
£68–246
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading
3. Take the train from Reading to Shalford (Surrey)
6h 58m
£43–312
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Woking
5h 45m
£89–221
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)LPL - LGW
7h 17m
£92–231

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.8 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Cranleigh, Surrey, England?

You can take a train from Preston to New Park Road via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, Guildford, and Friary Bus Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to New Park Road via Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Guildford station, and Friary Bus Station in around 8h 31m.

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