What is the cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Thornton Heath to Preston is to bus which costs £20 - £70 and takes 8h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Thornton Heath to Preston is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Thornton Heath and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Thornton Heath station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath Station and arriving at Bus Station via Brixton Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Thornton Heath and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Thornton Heath to Preston. However, there are services departing from Thornton Heath and arriving at Preston via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Thornton Heath to Preston?

The distance between Thornton Heath and Preston is 220 miles. The road distance is 230.1 miles.

How do I travel from Thornton Heath to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £230.

How long does it take to get from Thornton Heath to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Thornton Heath to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thornton Heath to Preston bus from?

Thornton Heath to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Thornton Heath to Preston train from?

Thornton Heath to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from Thornton Heath to Preston?

The best way to get from Thornton Heath to Preston is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £70 and takes 8h 36m.

Where does the Thornton Heath to Preston bus arrive?

Thornton Heath to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Thornton Heath to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thornton Heath to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Thornton Heath to Preston is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Thornton Heath to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Thornton Heath to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2162+ hotels available in Preston.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Thornton Heath to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to PrestonLondon Euston - Preston / ...
3h 8m
£59–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus StationUk030
8h 36m
£20–68
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 40m
£21–70
Drive 228.8 mi
1. Drive from Thornton Heath to Preston228.8 mi
4h 3m
£57–83
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 49m
£83–249
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LCY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
6h 32m
£204–423
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 20m
£95–235
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 52m
£262–515

Thornton Heath to Preston by train and subway

196Weekly Services

3h 8mAverage Duration

£59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 219.1 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Thornton Heath, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £50–210 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 6h 40m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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