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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Gatwick is to train and bus which costs £23 - £55 and takes 8h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £65 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Preston to Gatwick?

The distance between Preston and Gatwick is 238 miles. The road distance is 244.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £65 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Preston to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Gatwick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Gatwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Preston to Gatwick is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £65 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £95 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Preston to Gatwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Gatwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Gatwick is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Preston to Gatwick.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Gatwick?

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Where can I stay near Gatwick?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Gatwick 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 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick AirportLondon Victoria - Havant / ...
2h 58m
£68–238
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Newhall St
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to North Terminal Bus Station
8h 3m
£24–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to North Terminal Bus Station
6h 30m
£34–92
Drive 243.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Gatwick243.3 mi
4h 14m
£61–87
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station
4h 31m
£72–251
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)MAN - LGW
5h 31m
£64–193
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
5h 17m
£76–183
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EDI - LGW
5h 22m
£59–201

Preston to Gatwick by train and subway

219Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Gatwick.

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Distance: 236.9 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Gatwick, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Gatwick Airport via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to North Terminal Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 6h 30m.

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