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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Croydon is to train and bus which costs £30 - £65 and takes 8h 13m.

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 £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Croydon?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Hogarth Crescent via Manchester Central Coach Station, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane and West Norwood Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

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 228.4 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 £45 - £140.

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 bus from?

Preston to Croydon bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

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 £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Preston to Croydon bus arrive?

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

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 228 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 19760+ 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 Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2h 55m
£47–132
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to West Croydon Bus Stationbus Sl7
8h 13m
£34–63
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
7h 44m
£44–103
Drive 227.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Croydoncar 227.1 mi
4h 14m
£56–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
4h 17m
£83–257
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 46m
£70–205
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
4h 45m
£113–242
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
6h 12m
£192–594

Preston to Croydon by train and foot

229Weekly Services

2h 55mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.7 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 £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Hogarth Crescent via Manchester Central Coach Station, Marble Arch, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, and West Norwood Station in around 7h 44m.

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