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How to get fromPreston to Houghton-Le-Springby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to YorktrainBlackpool North - York
    2. Take the train from York to DurhamtrainReading - Newcastle / ...
    3h 49m
    £26–82

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk030
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland InterchangebusUk073
    5h 22m
    £16–53

  3. Drive 110.9 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Houghton-Le-Springcar110.9 mi
    2h 16m
    £28–41

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Preston to LeedstrainBlackpool North - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to DurhamtrainLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    3h 56m
    £25–111

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to CarlisletrainLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to SunderlandtrainCarlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    4h 26m
    £26–105

  6. Bus, line 36 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus125
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus36 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sunderland Interchangebus172
    7h 59m

Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring by train and bus

Calendar116Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Preston, England and Houghton-Le-Spring, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Gillas Lane-Dene Gardens via York, Durham, and Bus Station Stand D in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Houghton Le Spring via Shudehill Interchange and Sunderland Interchange in around 5h 22m.

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