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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Eltham is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Eltham is to train which takes 3h and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Eltham via Euston station and London Cannon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.

How far is it from Preston to Eltham?

The distance between Preston and Eltham is 220 miles. The road distance is 227.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h to get from Preston to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Eltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Eltham?

The best way to get from Preston to Eltham is to train which takes 3h and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Preston to Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Eltham is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Preston to Eltham.

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

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Where can I stay near Eltham?

There are 19734+ hotels available in Eltham.

Preston to Eltham - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Eltham by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
3h
£47–136
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk030
7h 7m
£30–90
Drive 226.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Elthamcar 226.1 mi
4h 12m
£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 20m
£81–258
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
5h 52m
£189–585
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 London Waterlootrain
5h 18m
£114–247
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
6h 11m
£241–684

Preston to Eltham by train and subway

228Weekly Services

3hAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.9 mi
Duration: 3h

What companies run services between Preston, England and Eltham, 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre twice daily. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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