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 £25 - £60 and takes 8h 30m.

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 24m and costs £70 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Crawley station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

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 24m.

How far is it from Preston to Crawley?

The distance between Preston and Crawley is 242 miles. The road distance is 249.2 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 24m and costs £70 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m 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 Coach Stn 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 24m and costs £70 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £100 and takes 6h 57m.

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 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m 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?

There are 685+ hotels available in Crawley.

Preston to Crawley - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 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 EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to CrawleyLondon Victoria - Havant / ...
3h 24m
£71–253
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to North Terminal Bus Station
8h 30m
£26–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to North Terminal Bus Station
6h 57m
£37–96
Drive 247.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Crawley247.7 mi
4h 21m
£61–88
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from Farringdon to Three Bridges
4h 52m
£91–263
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)MAN - LGW
5h 49m
£68–199
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
5h 35m
£80–189
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EDI - LGW
5h 40m
£63–207
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 Clapham Junction
4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawley
5h 59m
£100–256

Preston to Crawley by train and subway

219Weekly Services

3h 24mAverage Duration

£71Cheapest Price

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Distance: 241 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and North Terminal Bus Station in around 6h 57m.

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