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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Harlow is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Harlow is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £75 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Harlow?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Harlow station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Temp Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Harlow?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Harlow Town via Euston station and Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Preston to Harlow?

The distance between Preston and Harlow is 232 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Harlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £75 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Preston to Harlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Harlow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Harlow train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Harlow?

The best way to get from Preston to Harlow is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £75 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £80 and takes 6h 51m.

Where does the Preston to Harlow bus arrive?

Preston to Harlow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Harlow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Harlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Harlow is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Preston to Harlow.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Harlow?

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Where can I stay near Harlow?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Harlow 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 Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2h 54m
£76–214
Drive 215.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Harlowcar 215.6 mi
3h 48m
£53–77
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Temp Bus Stationbus 737
6h 51m
£56–80
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 32m
£75–254
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
5h 46m
£66–199
Train to Liverpool, fly to Luton Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane LPL - LTN
3. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Temp Bus Stationbus
7h 13m
£82–251
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
5h 38m
£74–296
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 London Waterlootrain
5h 26m
£116–275

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Harlow.

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Distance: 230.7 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–190 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Temp Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 6h 51m.

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