What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to ExCeL London?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to ExCeL London is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to ExCeL London?

The fastest way to get from Preston to ExCeL London is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Preston and ExCeL London?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to ExCeL London station. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at West Silvertown DLR Station via Euston station and Bank DLR Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Preston to ExCeL London?

The distance between Preston and ExCeL London is 218 miles. The road distance is 223.7 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to ExCeL London without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to ExCeL London without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Preston to ExCeL London?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Preston to ExCeL London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to ExCeL London train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to ExCeL London?

The best way to get from Preston to ExCeL London is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £45 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 7h.

Where does the Preston to ExCeL London train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to ExCeL London?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to ExCeL London is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Preston to ExCeL London.

Where can I stay near ExCeL London?

There are 20746+ hotels available in ExCeL London.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to ExCeL London 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 50m
£48–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus megabus M11
7h
£18–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
6h 48m
£19–70
Drive 222.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to ExCeL Londoncar 222.4 mi
4h 6m
£54–78
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 24m
£74–233
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 20m
£169–505
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
5h 42m
£229–691

Preston to ExCeL London by train, subway, and foot

224Weekly Services

2h 50mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 216.5 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Preston, England and ExCeL London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £40–220 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Megabus UK operates a bus from Preston Coach Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) once daily. Tickets cost £18–25 and the journey takes 5h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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