What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Preston is to bus which costs £18 - £40 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Preston is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £40 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Preston?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Preston is 211 miles. The road distance is 221.4 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £40 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Preston?

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Waterloo Station to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Preston?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Preston is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs £40 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £40 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Preston is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Waterloo Station to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Preston?

Book your Waterloo Station to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2165+ hotels available in Preston.

Waterloo Station to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Preston / ...
2h 42m
£42–213
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 540 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 3m
£17–91
Drive 220.1 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Prestoncar 220.1 mi
3h 51m
£53–77
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h
£66–251
Bus
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 14m
£18–38
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 59m
£167–517
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 29m
£85–230
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 15m
£229–685

Waterloo Station to Preston by bus and train

112Weekly Services

7h 3mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £40–210 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–35 and the journey takes 6h.

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