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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Seaham is to line 125 bus and bus which costs £16 - £27 and takes 7h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Seaham is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Seaham?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at New Strangford Road via Manchester Central Coach Station and Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Seaham?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Seaham. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Seaham via Carlisle and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Preston to Seaham?

The distance between Preston and Seaham is 168 miles. The road distance is 115.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Seaham without a car is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 1m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Preston to Seaham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Seaham bus from?

Preston to Seaham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Seaham train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Seaham?

The best way to get from Preston to Seaham is to train via Carlisle which takes 4h 1m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Preston to Seaham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Seaham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Seaham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Seaham is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Preston to Seaham.

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

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Where can I stay near Seaham?

There are 1850+ hotels available in Seaham.

Preston to Seaham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 125 bus

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

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Train via Carlisle
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Newcastle / ...
4h 1m
£32–120
Line 125 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sunderland Interchangebus Uk073
7h 45m
£17–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Interchangebus 172
5h 31m
£38–56
Drive 114.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Seahamcar 114.9 mi
2h 25m
£29–41
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Thornabytrain
3. Take the train from Thornaby to Seahamtrain
5h 3m
£34–67

Preston to Seaham by train

128Weekly Trains

4h 1mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 166.7 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Seaham, County Durham, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Seaham via Carlisle and Newcastle in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to New Strangford Road via Manchester Central Coach Station and Interchange in around 5h 31m.

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