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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Crete is to train and fly which costs €65 - €200 and takes 7h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Crete is to train and fly which takes 7h 32m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Crete?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Crete. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Heraklion via Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest and Thessaloniki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

How far is it from Preston to Crete?

The distance between Preston and Crete is 2998 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Crete without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 4h and costs €140 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Preston to Crete, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Crete bus from?

Preston to Crete bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.

Where does the Preston to Crete bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Preston and Crete?

Crete is 2h ahead of Preston. It is currently 11:26 PM in Preston and 1:26 AM in Crete.

Where can I stay near Crete?

There are 900+ hotels available in Crete.

Preston to Crete - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Crete by train, plane, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
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1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)MAN - HER
7h 32m
€65–197
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Bucharest to Thessaloniki
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
2d 4h
€141–209
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)MAN - CHQ
8h 6m
€131–476
Train to Liverpool, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis”
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER)LPL - HER
7h 44m
€96–265
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Chania International Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Chania International Airport (CHQ)LBA - CHQ
9h 2m
€127–410
Train, bus, bus and ferry via Sankt Pölten
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to St.Poelten HbfNj
4. Take the bus from Sankt Pölten to Kumanovo
5. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
6. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
2d 6h
€360–870
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Liege-GuilleminsIce
4. Take the bus from Liege Gare des Guillemins to Tirana
5. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Port
2d 7h
Train, bus, bus and ferry #2
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the bus from Paris Nord to Tirana
4. Take the busferry from Tirana to Heraklion Port
2d 19h
Train, bus, bus and ferry #3
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Thessaloniki
4. Take the busferry from Thessaloniki to Heraklion
2d 21h
€210–455

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER) flights

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Distance: 2,998.2 km
Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Crete, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Crete. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Heraklion International Airport, “Nikos Kazantzakis” (HER), walk to Irakleion Airport, then take the line 6 bus to Néa Alikarnassós. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Heraklion via Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest, Thessaloniki, and Thessaloniki in around 2d 4h.

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