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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Grays is to train and bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Grays is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Grays?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Grays. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Finchley Road / O2 Centre via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Grays?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Grays. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Grays via King's Cross St. Pancras station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Preston to Grays?

The distance between Preston and Grays is 231 miles. The road distance is 240.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Grays without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £55 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Preston to Grays, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Grays bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Grays train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Grays?

The best way to get from Preston to Grays is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £100 - £140 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Preston to Grays bus arrive?

Preston to Grays bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Preston to Grays train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Grays?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Grays is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Preston to Grays.

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

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Where can I stay near Grays?

There are 2278+ hotels available in Grays.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Grays by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 25m
£56–123
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
8h 24m
£48–87
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk030
7h 14m
£101–139
Drive 239.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Grayscar 239.3 mi
4h 4m
£59–86
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
5h 2m
£88–304
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
6h 19m
£229–417
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 28m
£380–637
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
7h 13m
£92–206

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 230 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre 5 times a day. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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