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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Merksem is to train and bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 14h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Merksem is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs €85 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Merksem?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Merksem Oudebareel via London Victoria and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Merksem?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Merksem. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Merksem Oudebareel via London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi and Antwerpen Diamant Metro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Preston to Merksem?

The distance between Preston and Merksem is 758 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Merksem without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €150 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Preston to Merksem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Merksem bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Merksem train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Merksem?

The best way to get from Preston to Merksem is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €150 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €150 and takes 16h 44m.

Where does the Preston to Merksem bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Preston and Merksem?

Merksem is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 1:10 PM in Preston and 2:10 PM in Merksem.

Where does the Preston to Merksem train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Merksem?

There are 1066+ hotels available in Merksem.

Preston to Merksem - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Merksem by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, 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
best
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 Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
6h 37m
€150–570
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Gent-Dampoort
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
14h 38m
€46–105
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Merksem
7h 37m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)MAN - BRU
5h 51m
€85–229
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London VictoriaUk030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Antwerp RooseveltplaatsN814
16h 44m
€59–148
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 Merksem
8h 44m
€150–218
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
6h 33m
€79–329
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchange
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
7h 24m
€110–393
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Central
7h 39m
€87–249
Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)LPL - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraal
6h 34m
€110–347

Preston to Merksem by train, foot, and tram

56Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 758.1 km
Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Merksem, Belgium?

You can take a train from Preston to Merksem Oudebareel via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Bruxelles-Midi, Anvers-Central, and Antwerpen Diamant Metro in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Merksem Oudebareel via London Victoria, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats, and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron C5 in around 16h 44m.

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