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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Guildford is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Guildford is to train via London which takes 3h 35m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Guildford?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Guildford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Guildford station via Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Guildford?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Guildford via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Preston to Guildford?

The distance between Preston and Guildford is 241 miles. The road distance is 226 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Guildford without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 35m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Preston to Guildford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Guildford bus from?

Preston to Guildford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Guildford train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Guildford?

The best way to get from Preston to Guildford is to train via London which takes 3h 35m and costs £55 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Preston to Guildford bus arrive?

Preston to Guildford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Guildford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Guildford?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Guildford is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Preston to Guildford.

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

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Where can I stay near Guildford?

There are 995+ hotels available in Guildford.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Guildfordtrain London Waterloo - Guildford / ...
3h 35m
£59–155
Drive 224.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Guildfordcar 224.7 mi
4h 6m
£55–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 424
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
8h 20m
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 26m
£67–235
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Guildfordtrain
5h 50m
£112–174
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Guildford stationbus Ra2
8h 24m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Wokingtrain
4h 35m
£102–235
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 Guildfordtrain
6h 35m
£71–240

Preston to Guildford by train and subway

220Weekly Services

3h 35mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 239.7 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Guildford via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Guildford station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 8h 20m.

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