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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Rayleigh is to bus which costs £25 - £65 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Rayleigh is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Eastwood Road via Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road Station, London Stansted Airport (STN) and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Rayleigh?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Rayleigh. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Rayleigh via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Preston to Rayleigh?

The distance between Preston and Rayleigh is 245 miles. The road distance is 245.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Rayleigh without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Preston to Rayleigh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Rayleigh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Rayleigh train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Rayleigh?

The best way to get from Preston to Rayleigh is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs £70 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Preston to Rayleigh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Rayleigh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Rayleigh?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Rayleigh is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Preston to Rayleigh.

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

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Where can I stay near Rayleigh?

There are 1052+ hotels available in Rayleigh.

Preston to Rayleigh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Rayleigh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to RayleighLondon Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
3h 22m
£70–236
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
3. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
8h 39m
£26–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540 / ...
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleigh
7h 15m
£31–99
Drive 243.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Rayleigh243.9 mi
4h 7m
£61–88
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 Stratford (London) to Rayleigh
5h 1m
£92–275
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)MAN - STN
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rayleigh
7h 16m
£96–247
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterloo
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Rayleigh
5h 53m
£107–319
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)LPL - STN
3. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Rayleigh
7h 9m
£100–214

Preston to Rayleigh by train, subway, and foot

219Weekly Services

3h 22mAverage Duration

£70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 243.8 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Rayleigh via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Eastwood Road via Shudehill Interchange, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, London Stansted Airport (STN), and Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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