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 £15 - £45 and takes 7h 50m.

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 9m and costs £28 - £45.

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 Shudehill Interchange and Eldon Square Bus Station Stand J. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

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 4h 15m and costs £20 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 FlixBus, 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 4h 15m and costs £20 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Preston to Halton bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Halton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Halton is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Preston to Halton.

Where can I stay near Halton?

There are 552+ 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 CarlisleLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to HexhamCarlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
4h 15m
£21–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to John Dobson StreetUk073
7h 50m
£16–45
Drive 114 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Halton114 mi
2h 9m
£29–41

Preston to Halton by train, bus, and foot

20Weekly Services

4h 15mAverage Duration

£21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.4 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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 4h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Halton via Shudehill Interchange, John Dobson Street, Eldon Square Bus Station Stand J, and Halton Red House in around 7h 50m.

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