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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lourdes is to bus which costs €80 - €220 and takes 29h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Lourdes is to train and fly which takes 8h 38m and costs €80 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Lourdes?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lourdes via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Lourdes?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Lourdes. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Lourdes via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Massy Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

How far is it from Preston to Lourdes?

The distance between Preston and Lourdes is 1600 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Lourdes without a car is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs €180 - €750.

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

It takes approximately 11h 43m to get from Preston to Lourdes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lourdes bus from?

Preston to Lourdes bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lourdes train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Lourdes?

The best way to get from Preston to Lourdes is to train which takes 11h 43m and costs €180 - €750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €220 and takes 29h 25m.

Where does the Preston to Lourdes bus arrive?

Preston to Lourdes bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Lourdes?

Lourdes is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 9:00 AM in Preston and 10:00 AM in Lourdes.

Where does the Preston to Lourdes train arrive?

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

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

Book your Preston to Lourdes train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Preston to Lourdes bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lourdes?

There are 1792+ hotels available in Lourdes.

Preston to Lourdes - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Lourdes by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, night train, car, car ferry, car train, 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
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Massy Tgv to Lourdestrain Tgv
11h 43m
€189–718
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MAN - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
8h 38m
€83–252
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 540 / ...
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Lourdesbus
24h 58m
€99–402
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Paris Austerlitz to Lourdesnighttrain
18h 31m
€273–835
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
3. Drive from Caen to Lourdescar
19h 15m
€211–561
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Lourdesbus
29h 25m
€84–213
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lourdescar
16h 24m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Pau Pyrénées Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF)plane MAN - PUF
10h 3m
€235–697
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MAN - BOD
3. Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Lourdestrain
9h 32m
€96–251
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane LHR - TLS
3. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lourdestrain
10h 26m
€146–587

Preston to Lourdes by train and foot

12Weekly Services

11h 43mAverage Duration

€189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,600.1 km
Duration: 11h 43m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Lourdes, France?

You can take a train from Preston to Lourdes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Massy - Palaiseau, and Massy Tgv in around 11h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lourdes via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 29h 25m.

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