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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Grays is to bus via West Ham station which costs £24 - £60 and takes 7h 3m.

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 2h 58m and costs £65 - £240.

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 Ebbsfleet International via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Preston to Grays?

The distance between Preston and Grays is 232 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 2h 58m and costs £65 - £240.

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

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

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 2h 58m and costs £65 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 2m.

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 2m 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 2311+ hotels available in Grays.

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

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 EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2h 58m
£68–234
Bus via West Ham station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)megabus M11
7h 3m
£24–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 CentreUk030
7h 2m
£35–70
Drive 239.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Grays239.3 mi
4h 2m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
5h 3m
£84–254
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
6h 17m
£194–401
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)LPL - LCY
6h 31m
£251–599
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
5h 41m
£98–312

Preston to Grays by train and foot

184Weekly Services

2h 58mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.9 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Megabus UK also services this route twice a week.

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