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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Silverstone is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Silverstone is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Silverstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Silverstone. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Silverstone Race Circuit via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Preston to Silverstone?

The distance between Preston and Silverstone is 181 miles. The road distance is 159.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Silverstone without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £90 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Preston to Silverstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Silverstone bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Silverstone?

The best way to get from Preston to Silverstone is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £90 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Preston to Silverstone bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Silverstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Silverstone is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Preston to Silverstone.

Where can I stay near Silverstone?

There are 1119+ hotels available in Silverstone.

Preston to Silverstone - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 88 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Preston - London Euston / ...
3h 16m
£93–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Silverstone Race Circuitbus S5
5h 5m
£38–56
Drive 158.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Silverstonecar 158.4 mi
2h 48m
£39–56
Train, line 88 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Coventrytrain
2. Take the train from Coventry to Northamptontrain
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to High Streetbus 88
5h 17m
£61–193

Preston to Silverstone by train and bus

75Weekly Services

5h 17mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 179.8 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Milton Keynes Central every 3 hours. Tickets cost £60–160 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Silverstone Race Circuit via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 5h 5m.

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