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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Halton is to bus which costs £27 - £40 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Halton is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Halton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Halton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Halton Red House via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Preston to Halton?

The distance between Preston and Halton is 136 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Halton without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £18 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Preston to Halton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Halton bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Halton?

The best way to get from Preston to Halton is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £18 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £40 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Preston to Halton bus arrive?

Preston to Halton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Halton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Halton is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Preston to Halton.

Where can I stay near Halton?

There are 591+ hotels available in Halton.

Preston to Halton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Halton by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Hexhamtrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
3h 48m
£19–96
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the bus from Shoulder of Mutton to Bus Stationbus 685
7h 10m
£27–39
Drive 114 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Haltoncar 114 mi
2h 10m
£28–41

Preston to Halton by train, bus, and foot

25Weekly Services

3h 48mAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Halton.

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Distance: 135.5 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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 Bus Station to Halton via Bus Station, Shoulder of Mutton, Bus Station, and Halton Red House in around 7h 10m.

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