There are 3 ways to get from Preston to York by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2h 13m£29–55Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
3h 49m£15–24Drive 76.7 mi
- Drive from Preston to Yorkcar 76.7 mi
1h 42m£20–28
Preston to York by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Preston to York is to bus which costs £15 - £24 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to York is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to York. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Micklegate via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at York. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Preston and York is 87 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to York without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £29 - £55.
The train from Preston to York takes 2h 13m including transfers and departs hourly.
Preston to York bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to York is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs £29 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £24 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and York, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to York hourly. Tickets cost £29–55 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Micklegate via Manchester Central Coach Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 3h 49m.
Train from Preston to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–12
- Website
- National Express
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Preston to York bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Preston to York train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to York is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Preston to York.
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