What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Crystal Palace?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Crystal Palace is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Crystal Palace?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Crystal Palace is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Crystal Palace?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Crystal Palace. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Crystal Palace Parade via Manchester Central Coach Station and Marble Arch Station / Park Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

How far is it from Preston to Crystal Palace?

The distance between Preston and Crystal Palace is 219 miles. The road distance is 225.1 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Crystal Palace without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Crystal Palace without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £55 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Crystal Palace?

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Preston to Crystal Palace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Crystal Palace bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Crystal Palace?

The best way to get from Preston to Crystal Palace is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £45 - £65 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Preston to Crystal Palace bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Crystal Palace?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Crystal Palace is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Preston to Crystal Palace.

Where can I stay near Crystal Palace?

There are 19801+ hotels available in Crystal Palace.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
3h 4m
£58–217
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk030
7h 32m
£24–41
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540 / ...
6h 54m
£46–65
Drive 223.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Crystal Palace223.8 mi
4h 13m
£55–80
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 39m
£88–254
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
6h 37m
£197–404
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
6h 19m
£91–209
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 36m
£91–246

Preston to Crystal Palace by train, subway, and bus

219Weekly Services

3h 4mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 217.8 mi
Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Crystal Palace, 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, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Crystal Palace Parade via Manchester Central Coach Station, Marble Arch, and Marble Arch Station / Park Lane in around 6h 54m.

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