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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Preston is to bus and line 125 bus which costs £11 - £35 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington to Preston. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Highway and arriving at Coach Stn via Sunderland Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Washington to Preston?

The distance between Washington and Preston is 160 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £18 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Washington to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Preston bus from?

Washington to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Train or bus from Washington to Preston?

The best way to get from Washington to Preston is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £18 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 6h 42m.

Where does the Washington to Preston bus arrive?

Washington to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Washington to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Preston is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Washington to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 749+ hotels available in Preston.

Washington to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 50 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Preston by train, bus, or car

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 Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 38m
£18–114
Bus, line 125 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Gardner Streetbus 125
8h 38m
£12–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stnbus 181 / ...
6h 42m
£24–54
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Prestoncar 115.8 mi
2h 20m
£29–41
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Washington Retail Park to Wharton Parkbus 50
2. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
4h 44m
£24–112

Washington to Preston by bus

28Weekly Buses

6h 42mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Washington to Preston.

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Distance: 158.7 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Concord Bus Station to Preston via Heworth Interchange, Heworth, Central Station, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Highway to Coach Stn via Sunderland Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 42m.

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