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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Crawley is to train and bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 8h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Crawley is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £60 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Town Centre East via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Crawley?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Crawley via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Preston to Crawley?

The distance between Preston and Crawley is 242 miles. The road distance is 249.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Crawley without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Preston to Crawley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Crawley bus from?

Preston to Crawley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Crawley train from?

Preston to Crawley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Crawley?

The best way to get from Preston to Crawley is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 7h 16m.

Where does the Preston to Crawley bus arrive?

Preston to Crawley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Crawley train arrive?

Preston to Crawley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Crawley?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Crawley is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Preston to Crawley.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Crawley?

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Where can I stay near Crawley?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Crawley by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Crawleytrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
3h 26m
£63–135
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk980
8h 25m
£42–68
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
7h 16m
£56–88
Drive 248.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Crawleycar 248.1 mi
4h 24m
£62–89
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Three Bridgestrain
4h 52m
£97–314
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
5h 42m
£68–209
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
5h 51m
£74–179
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane EDI - LGW
5h 53m
£102–234

Preston to Crawley by train and subway

218Weekly Services

3h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 241 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Crawley, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Crawley via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Town Centre East via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, South Terminal Bus Station, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 7h 16m.

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