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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Elephant and Castle is to bus which costs £15 - £50 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £55 - £220.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Elephant and Castle. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Shudehill Interchange and Victoria Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Elephant and Castle station. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Elephant & Castle station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Preston to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Preston and Elephant and Castle is 214 miles. The road distance is 219.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £55 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Preston to Elephant and Castle, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Preston to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Preston to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £50 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Preston to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

Preston to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Elephant and Castle is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Preston to Elephant and Castle.

Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

There are 20070+ hotels available in Elephant and Castle.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2h 28m
£56–217
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 4m
£14–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London VictoriaUk023 / ...
6h 45m
£16–46
Drive 218.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Elephant and Castle218.5 mi
3h 56m
£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
3h 58m
£74–264
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
5h 58m
£201–440
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
£95–306
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 4m
£70–330

Preston to Elephant and Castle by train and subway

218Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 212.5 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Elephant and Castle, 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, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / London Rd via Shudehill Interchange, London Victoria, and Victoria Station in around 6h 45m.

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