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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Preston is to bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 8h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Preston is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £55 - £240.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Purley to Preston?

The distance between Purley and Preston is 226 miles. The road distance is 234.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £55 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Purley to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Preston train from?

Purley to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Preston?

The best way to get from Purley to Preston is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs £55 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Purley to Preston train arrive?

Purley to Preston train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Purley to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Preston is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Purley to Preston.

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

Book your Purley to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2169+ hotels available in Preston.

Purley to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Purley to Preston 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 Purley to London St Pancras IntlThree Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
3h 23m
£57–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus StationUk030
8h 9m
£20–48
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Station540 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 42m
£21–78
Drive 233.3 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Preston233.3 mi
4h 11m
£59–85
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
4h 47m
£85–275
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 30m
£82–219
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 19m
£96–253
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 49m
£72–317

Purley to Preston by train and foot

196Weekly Services

3h 23mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 224.6 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £18–45 and the journey takes 6h.

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