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

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

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 Shudehill Interchange and Sunderland Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

How far is it from Preston to Peterlee?

The distance between Preston and Peterlee is 177 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 via Carlisle which takes 4h 55m and costs £25 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m 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.

Train or bus from Preston to Peterlee?

The best way to get from Preston to Peterlee is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 55m and costs £25 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Preston to Peterlee bus arrive?

Preston to Peterlee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 1397+ hotels available in Peterlee.

Preston to Peterlee - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Peterlee by train, bus, or car

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

Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Sunderlandtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
4h 55m
£26–105
Bus via Bolton Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Sunderland Interchangebus 172
8h 28m
£17–53
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk073
6h 1m
Drive 110.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Peterleecar 110.3 mi
2h 19m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
5h 16m
£26–110

Preston to Peterlee by train, foot, and bus

78Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Burnhope Way - Neville Rd via Carlisle, Sunderland, and Sunderland Interchange in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Burnhope Way - Neville Rd via Shudehill Interchange and Sunderland Interchange in around 6h 1m.

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