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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Crawley is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 45m.

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 £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 Birmingham - Jennens Road and Gatwick South Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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 249.5 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 24m and costs £60 - £140.

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 FlixBus, 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 24m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Preston to Crawley bus arrive?

Preston to Crawley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point 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?

There are 746+ hotels available in Crawley.

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 24m
£64–137
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk920
8h 45m
£32–48
Drive 248.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Crawleycar 248.1 mi
4h 24m
£62–90
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
£99–300
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Crawleytrain
8h 57m
£51–93
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 49m
£63–199
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
6h 2m
£74–170
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Crawleytrain
6h
£121–282

Preston to Crawley by train and subway

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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 Bus Station to Town Centre East via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, and Gatwick South Terminal in around 8h 45m.

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