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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Mainz is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 19h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Mainz is to train and fly which takes 5h 32m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mainz central train station via Birmingham and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.

How far is it from Preston to Mainz?

The distance between Preston and Mainz is 925 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs €190 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Preston to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Mainz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Mainz train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Mainz?

The best way to get from Preston to Mainz is to train which takes 9h 43m and costs €190 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 19h 54m.

Where does the Preston to Mainz bus arrive?

Preston to Mainz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Mainz?

Mainz is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 12:48 PM in Preston and 1:48 PM in Mainz.

Where does the Preston to Mainz train arrive?

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

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

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Preston to Mainz - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Mainz by train, plane, train (Eurostar), bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Frankfurt
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)MAN - FRA
5h 32m
€101–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Mainz central train station
19h 54m
€57–89
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen FernbfIce
9h 43m
€198–686
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Mainz HbfNj
12h 39m
€171–813
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)BHX - FRA
6h 34m
€110–343
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)MAN - DUS
3. Take the train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Frankfurt
7h 8m
€115–348
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuid
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Mainz HbfNj
15h 42m
€107–299
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mainz
11h 4m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Mainz
12h 11m
€205–297

Preston to Mainz by train and foot

56Weekly Services

9h 43mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 924.9 km
Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Mainz, Germany?

You can take a train from Preston to Mainz, Römisches Theater via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, and Frankfurt in around 9h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Mainz central train station via Newhall St, Birmingham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 19h 54m.

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