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

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Preston is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Sleaford and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Sleaford to Preston station. However, there are services departing from William Alvey School and arriving at Bus Station via Great North Road, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Sleaford and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Preston via Grantham and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Preston?

The distance between Sleaford and Preston is 159 miles. The road distance is 133.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sleaford to Preston without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 4h 25m and costs £35 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Sleaford to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Preston bus from?

Sleaford to Preston bus services, operated by Nottingham City Transport, depart from Great North Road station.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Preston train from?

Sleaford to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Grantham station.

Train or bus from Sleaford to Preston?

The best way to get from Sleaford to Preston is to train via Leeds which takes 4h 25m and costs £35 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Sleaford to Preston bus arrive?

Sleaford to Preston bus services, operated by Nottingham City Transport, arrive at Nottingham station.

Where does the Sleaford to Preston train arrive?

Sleaford to Preston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Sleaford to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Preston is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Sleaford to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Sleaford to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sleaford to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train via Leeds
best
1. Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
4h 25m
£36–190
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
4h 52m
£26–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Great North Road to Nottingham stationbus 90
2. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
7h 56m
Drive 132.8 mi
1. Drive from Sleaford to Prestoncar 132.8 mi
2h 34m
£32–47

Sleaford to Preston by train

102Weekly Trains

4h 25mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sleaford to Preston.

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Distance: 158 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Preston via Grantham and Leeds in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from William Alvey School to Bus Station via Great North Road, Nottingham station, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 56m.

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