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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Halstead is to bus which costs £27 - £70 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Halstead is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Halstead?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Halstead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at High Street via Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Preston to Halstead?

The distance between Preston and Halstead is 265 miles. The road distance is 225.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Halstead without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £80 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Preston to Halstead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Halstead bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Halstead?

The best way to get from Preston to Halstead is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £80 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Preston to Halstead bus arrive?

Preston to Halstead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Halstead?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Halstead is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Preston to Halstead.

Where can I stay near Halstead?

There are 645+ hotels available in Halstead.

Preston to Halstead - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Halstead 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 Liverpool Street to BraintreeLondon Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 57m
£81–265
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
8h 39m
£28–66
Drive 224.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Halstead224.2 mi
4h 20m
£56–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
6h 46m
£64–187
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New StreetGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted AirportBirmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
7h 32m
£48–192
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachway540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Station737
8h 52m
£42–91
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
6h 52m
£73–187
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 train from Stratford (London) to Braintree
6h 37m
£99–317
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
6h 25m
£54–227

Preston to Halstead by train, subway, foot, and bus

95Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

£81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 263.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Halstead, Essex, England?

You can take a train from Preston to High Street via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Braintree, and Bus Interchange in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to High Street via Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 8h 39m.

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