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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Geel is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 16h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Geel is to train and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €90 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Geel?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Geel. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Geel Stadspark via Birmingham, Brussel Noord opstaphalte and Leuven Station perron 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Geel?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Geel. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Geel via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Herentals. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Preston to Geel?

The distance between Preston and Geel is 780 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Geel without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Preston to Geel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Geel bus from?

Preston to Geel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Geel train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Geel?

The best way to get from Preston to Geel is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 16h 47m.

Where does the Preston to Geel bus arrive?

Preston to Geel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Geel?

Geel is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 11:31 PM in Preston and 12:31 AM in Geel.

Where does the Preston to Geel train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Geel?

There are 359+ hotels available in Geel.

Preston to Geel - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Geel by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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 Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to HerentalsIc / ...
7h 25m
€152–558
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals540 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the bus from Mechelen Station perron 11 to Geel Stadspark51a
16h 22m
€41–115
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Geel
8h 1m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Geel
6h 22m
€90–244
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 15 to Geel Stadspark32a
16h 47m
€42–55
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Geel
9h 8m
€155–228
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Geel
7h 13m
€85–335
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentals
7h 50m
€69–211
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Geel
8h 4m
€115–399
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Geel
7h 15m
€116–364

Preston to Geel by train and foot

56Weekly Services

7h 25mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 779.7 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Geel, Belgium?

You can take a train from Preston to Geel via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, and Herentals in around 7h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Geel Stadspark via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, Brussel Noord opstaphalte, Leuven Station perron 1, and Leuven Station perron 15 in around 16h 47m.

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