What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Marks Gate?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Marks Gate is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Marks Gate?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Marks Gate is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £65 - £230.

How far is it from Preston to Marks Gate?

The distance between Preston and Marks Gate is 224 miles. The road distance is 225.5 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Marks Gate without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Marks Gate without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £65 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Marks Gate?

It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Preston to Marks Gate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Marks Gate bus from?

Preston to Marks Gate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.

Train or bus from Preston to Marks Gate?

The best way to get from Preston to Marks Gate is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £65 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £50 - £65 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Preston to Marks Gate bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Marks Gate?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Marks Gate is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Preston to Marks Gate.

Where can I stay near Marks Gate?

There are 20782+ hotels available in Marks Gate.

Preston to Marks Gate - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Preston and Marks Gate?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Marks Gate. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Rose Lane / Billet Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, Holles Street and Roden Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Marks Gate by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
3h 9m
£67–229
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk030
8h 21m
£23–44
Bus via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540
7h 53m
£53–63
Drive 224.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Marks Gate224.2 mi
3h 53m
£56–80
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 to Chadwell Heath
4h 50m
£83–268
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)MAN - LCY
6h 24m
£195–405
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)LPL - LCY
6h 38m
£242–593

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

57Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Marks Gate.

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Distance: 222.8 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Marks Gate, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Rose Lane / Billet Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Marble Arch, Marble Arch Station / Park Lane, Oxford Circus Station / John Lewis, Holles Street, Ilford / Chapel Road, and Roden Street in around 7h 53m.

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