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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Stanway is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Stanway is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Stanway?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Stanway. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Tollgate Centre via Finchley Road Station, Coach Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Preston to Stanway?

The distance between Preston and Stanway is 261 miles. The road distance is 236.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Stanway without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Preston to Stanway, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Stanway bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Stanway?

The best way to get from Preston to Stanway is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs £80 - £260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Preston to Stanway bus arrive?

Preston to Stanway bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Can I drive from Preston to Stanway?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Stanway is 236 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Preston to Stanway.

Where can I stay near Stanway?

There are 984+ hotels available in Stanway.

Preston to Stanway - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Stanway by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Marks TeyLondon Liverpool Street - Ipswich / ...
3h 53m
£80–256
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road Station to Coach StationA6
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station717
9h 51m
£42–78
Drive 234.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stanway234.8 mi
4h 37m
£58–84
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 Marks Tey
5h 35m
£100–298
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterborough
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airport
8h 49m
£65–179
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
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 bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
7h 12m
£68–188
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
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 bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
7h 6m
£75–166
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 Marks Tey
6h 27m
£114–337
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)EDI - STN
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Station
6h 54m
£58–216

Preston to Stanway by train, subway, foot, and bus

184Weekly Services

3h 53mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.5 mi
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Stanway, Essex, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Sainsburys Store via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, London Liverpool Street, Marks Tey, and Railway Station in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Tollgate Centre via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, Finchley Road Station, Coach Station, and Railway Station in around 9h 51m.

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