There are 7 ways to get from Whiteley to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Stafford
best- Take the train from Southampton Central to StaffordBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Stafford to PrestonRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 18m£58–214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station160
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stn181 / ...
9h 39m£36–104Train, bus
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New StreetBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk030
8h 17m£38–161Drive 240.9 mi
- Drive from Whiteley to Preston240.9 mi
4h 16m£60–87Fly from Southampton Airport, train
- Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
3h 54m£85–201Train
- Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 28m£41–376Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Havant to Woking
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 47m£96–293
Whiteley to Preston by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whiteley to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 9h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Whiteley to Preston is to fly and train which takes 3h 54m and costs £80 - £210.
No, there is no direct bus from Whiteley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Buchan Avenue and arriving at Coach Stn via Bridge Road, Coach Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Whiteley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Swanwick and arriving at Preston via Southampton Central and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Whiteley and Preston is 260 miles. The road distance is 242.3 miles.
The best way to get from Whiteley to Preston without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 18m and costs £55 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Whiteley to Preston, including transfers.
Whiteley to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Whiteley to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
The best way to get from Whiteley to Preston is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 18m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Whiteley, England and Preston, England?
You can take a train from Swanwick to Preston via Southampton Central and Stafford in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchan Avenue to Coach Stn via Lower Duncan Road, Bridge Road, ASDA & Marlands, Coach Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 39m.
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- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–170
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Southampton Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–150
Train from Southampton Central to Stafford
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–160
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–350
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Stafford to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–22
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Havant to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–55
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Newhall St to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–65
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Whiteley to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Whiteley to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whiteley to Preston is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Whiteley to Preston.
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