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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ypres is to bus which costs €50 - €95 and takes 16h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ypres is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €100 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ypres?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ieper Markt perron 2 via London Victoria, Dover, Brugge Station perron C9 and Torhout Station perron 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Ypres?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ypres. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Ypres via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Flandres and Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

How far is it from Preston to Ypres?

The distance between Preston and Ypres is 664 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ypres without a car is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €100 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Preston to Ypres, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ypres bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Ypres train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Ypres?

The best way to get from Preston to Ypres is to train which takes 7h 10m and costs €100 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €95 and takes 16h 58m.

Where does the Preston to Ypres bus arrive?

Preston to Ypres bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Ypres?

Ypres is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 8:59 PM in Preston and 9:59 PM in Ypres.

Where does the Preston to Ypres train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Ypres?

There are 1008+ hotels available in Ypres.

Preston to Ypres - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Preston to Ypres by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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 Eustontrain Preston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
7h 10m
€102–507
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from Dover to Brugesbus 814
4. Take the bus from Torhout Station perron 4 to Ieper Markt perron 2bus 91
16h 58m
€50–91
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Take the bus from Bradford to Gent-Dampoortbus
3. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to Yprestrain Ic / ...
14h 55m
€53–103
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Yprescar
6h 43m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Courtraitrain
7h 25m
€92–242
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Yprescar
7h 51m
€131–184
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain
5. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Yprestrain
7h 34m
€73–246
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Yprestrain
8h 15m
€98–352
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Yprestrain
9h 43m
€127–412
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
8h 24m
€80–318

Preston to Ypres by train and foot

76Weekly Services

7h 10mAverage Duration

€102Cheapest Price

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Distance: 664.2 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Ypres, Belgium?

You can take a train from Preston to Ypres via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lille Flandres, and Courtrai in around 7h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Ieper Markt perron 2 via London Victoria, Dover, Bruges, Brugge Station perron C9, Torhout Station perron 8, and Torhout Station perron 4 in around 16h 58m.

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