What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station is to bus which costs £20 - £45 and takes 7h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Elephant & Castle Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Elephant & Castle Station station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Elephant & Castle Station via Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Elephant & Castle Station?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station station. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station?

The distance between Preston and Elephant & Castle Station is 214 miles. The road distance is 219.9 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £55 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station?

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Elephant & Castle Station bus from?

Preston to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Elephant & Castle Station train from?

Preston to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station?

The best way to get from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £45 and takes 7h 17m.

Where does the Preston to Elephant & Castle Station bus arrive?

Preston to Elephant & Castle Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Preston to Elephant & Castle Station train arrive?

Preston to Elephant & Castle Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Elephant & Castle Station is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station.

Where can I stay near Elephant & Castle Station?

There are 20215+ hotels available in Elephant & Castle Station.

Preston to Elephant & Castle Station - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2h 32m
£56–215
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 Marble Arch540 / ...
6h 43m
£17–77
Drive 218.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Elephant & Castle Station218.6 mi
3h 57m
£55–79
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 4m
£75–255
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk030
7h 17m
£21–43
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 2m
£202–410
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 London Waterloo
4h 54m
£93–299
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)LPL - LCY
6h 9m
£246–428

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.7 mi
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Elephant & Castle Station, Greater London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £50–220 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 £18–45 and the journey takes 6h 45m.

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