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 £35 - £75 and takes 8h 5m.

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 £55 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Crawley?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Crawley station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and North Terminal Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

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 £55 - £170.

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 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 £55 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Preston to Crawley bus arrive?

Preston to Crawley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham 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?

There are 745+ hotels available in Crawley.

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

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 Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Crawleytrain London Victoria - Havant / ...
3h 24m
£58–161
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus Uk980
8h 5m
£37–72
Drive 248.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Crawleycar 248.1 mi
4h 24m
£61–89
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 38m
£93–275
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 210
8h 15m
£53–127
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 14m
£67–214
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 43m
£64–193
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
5h 27m
£122–263

Preston to Crawley by train and subway

228Weekly Services

3h 24mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest 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 Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and North Terminal Bus Station in around 8h 15m.

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