There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from York to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
3h 49m£25–78Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
5h 27m£19–40Drive 110.9 mi
- Drive from Preston to Houghton-Le-Springcar 110.9 mi
2h 17m£27–39Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
3h 57m£19–73Train #2
- Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
4h 27m£20–102
Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring is to bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Houghton-Le-Spring. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Houghton Le Spring via Manchester Central Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Preston and Houghton-Le-Spring is 160 miles. The road distance is 111.6 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £24 - £80.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring, including transfers.
Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs £24 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 5h 27m.
Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Preston to Houghton-Le-Spring.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Houghton-Le-Spring, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Gillas Lane East 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 Manchester Central Coach Station and Interchange in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–50
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–35
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Sunderland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from York to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from York to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.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
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from York to Durham
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- 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
- +44 330 060 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
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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