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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Peterlee is to bus which costs £18 - £29 and takes 6h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Peterlee is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Peterlee?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Peterlee. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Burnhope Way - Neville Rd via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Peterlee?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Peterlee. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Heworth via Carlisle and Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Preston to Peterlee?

The distance between Preston and Peterlee is 174 miles. The road distance is 111 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Peterlee without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Preston to Peterlee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Peterlee bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Peterlee train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Peterlee?

The best way to get from Preston to Peterlee is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £29 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Preston to Peterlee bus arrive?

Preston to Peterlee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Peterlee train arrive?

Preston to Peterlee train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Preston to Peterlee?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Peterlee is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Preston to Peterlee.

Where can I stay near Peterlee?

There are 1534+ hotels available in Peterlee.

Preston to Peterlee - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Peterlee by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
4h 42m
£37–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk073
6h 33m
£19–29
Drive 110.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Peterleecar 110.3 mi
2h 19m
£28–41
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Hebden Bridgetrain
2. Take the train from Hebden Bridge to Thornabytrain
3. Take the bus from Kirkdale to Peterlee Bus Station Stand Abus X10
5h 20m

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Peterlee, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Peterlee Bus Station Stand H via Carlisle, Newcastle, Central Station, Heworth, and Interchange in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Burnhope Way - Neville Rd via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, and Interchange in around 6h 33m.

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