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

The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Preston is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £80 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Rayleigh and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Preston station. However, there are services departing from The Library and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Rayleigh and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Preston. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Preston via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Rayleigh to Preston?

The distance between Rayleigh and Preston is 245 miles. The road distance is 248.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Rayleigh to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Preston bus from?

Rayleigh to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Rayleigh to Preston train from?

Rayleigh to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.

Train or bus from Rayleigh to Preston?

The best way to get from Rayleigh to Preston is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Rayleigh to Preston bus arrive?

Rayleigh to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Rayleigh to Preston train arrive?

Rayleigh to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Rayleigh to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Preston is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Rayleigh to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Rayleigh to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 33m
£83–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus Uk030
9h 42m
£35–65
Drive 247.1 mi
1. Drive from Rayleigh to Prestoncar 247.1 mi
4h 4m
£60–87
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 57m
£99–330
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 41m
£135–318
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 16m
£96–212
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Rayleigh to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 32m
£96–211

Rayleigh to Preston by train, foot, and subway

216Weekly Services

3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.8 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Rayleigh to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Library to Bus Station via Bus Station, Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 9h 42m.

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