There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Halton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Hexhamtrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
3h 48m£20–95Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stn to Bus Stationbus 181
- Take the bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Stationbus 685
6h 25m£31–49Drive 114 mi
- Drive from Preston to Haltoncar 114 mi
2h 10m£28–40
Preston to Halton by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Halton is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Halton is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Halton. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Halton Red House via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Preston and Halton is 136 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Halton without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £19 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Preston to Halton, including transfers.
Preston to Halton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.
The best way to get from Preston to Halton is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £19 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 6h 25m.
Preston to Halton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Halton is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Preston to Halton.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Halton, Northumberland, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Halton via Carlisle, Hexham, Railway Station, and Halton Red House in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Halton via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, and Halton Red House in around 6h 25m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £60–80
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–80
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £240–280
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- bookings@westcoastrailways.net
- Website
- westcoastrailways.co.uk
Train from Preston to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://westcoastrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Carlisle to Hexham
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
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