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

The cheapest way to get from Stone to Preston is to bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stone to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Stone and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Stone to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Trent Road and arriving at Bus Station via bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Stone and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Stone to Preston. However, there are services departing from Stone and arriving at Preston via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Stone to Preston?

The distance between Stone and Preston is 84 miles. The road distance is 73.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stone to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £30 - £55.

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

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Stone to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stone to Preston bus from?

Stone to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from bus station.

Where do I catch the Stone to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Stone to Preston?

The best way to get from Stone to Preston is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs £30 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Stone to Preston bus arrive?

Stone to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Stone to Preston train arrive?

Stone to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Stone to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Stone to Preston is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Stone to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Stone to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 100 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 58m
£30–53
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 424
3h 48m
£13–35
Drive 72.8 mi
1. Drive from Stone to Prestoncar 72.8 mi
1h 16m
£18–26
Line 100 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Trent Road to Stoke-on-Trent rail stationbus 100
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
2h 18m

Stone to Preston by train

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Distance: 83.9 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Stone, Staffordshire, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Stafford to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £27–45 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from bus station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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