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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Croydon is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Croydon is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Croydon?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at East Croydon via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Preston to Croydon?

The distance between Preston and Croydon is 223 miles. The road distance is 227.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Croydon without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £55 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Preston to Croydon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Croydon train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Croydon?

The best way to get from Preston to Croydon is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the Preston to Croydon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Croydon?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Croydon is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Preston to Croydon.

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

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Where can I stay near Croydon?

There are 18995+ hotels available in Croydon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2h 55m
£59–215
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
7h 7m
£20–79
Drive 226 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Croydon226 mi
4h 14m
£57–82
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
4h 30m
£88–253
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk030
7h 12m
£27–57
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 34m
£89–219
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)LPL - LHR
6h 37m
£142–341
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
5h 16m
£94–239

Preston to Croydon by train and foot

219Weekly Services

2h 55mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.6 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to London Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £18–40 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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