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

The cheapest way to get from Alton to Preston is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alton to Preston is to train via London which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Alton and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Alton to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Drayman's Way and arriving at Bus Station via Guildford station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Alton and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Alton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Alton and arriving at Preston via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Alton to Preston?

The distance between Alton and Preston is 258 miles. The road distance is 225.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Alton to Preston without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Alton to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alton to Preston bus from?

Alton to Preston bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Alton to Preston train from?

Alton to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Alton station.

Train or bus from Alton to Preston?

The best way to get from Alton to Preston is to train via London which takes 3h 56m and costs £80 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Alton to Preston bus arrive?

Alton to Preston bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Alton to Preston train arrive?

Alton to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Alton to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Alton to Preston is 225 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Alton to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Alton to London Waterlootrain Alton - London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 56m
£80–181
Drive 223.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Alton to Prestoncar 223.9 mi
4h 18m
£55–79
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 424
10h 8m
Fly from London Heathrow 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 40m
£78–291
Train
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 31m
£114–176
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Woking 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
5h 6m
£114–261

Alton to Preston by train and subway

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Distance: 256.7 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Alton, Hampshire, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Alton to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Drayman's Way to Bus Station via Guildford station, Heathrow Terminal 2, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 8m.

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