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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Preston is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Mall and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Preston. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Preston?

The distance between Cambridge and Preston is 266 miles. The road distance is 193.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £90 - £180.

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

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

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Preston bus from?

Cambridge to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Preston train from?

Cambridge to Preston train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Preston?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Preston is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £90 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Cambridge to Preston bus arrive?

Cambridge to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Cambridge to Preston train arrive?

Cambridge to Preston train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Preston is 194 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Cambridge to Preston.

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

Book your Cambridge to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cambridge to Preston?

Book your Cambridge to Preston bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2319+ hotels available in Preston.

Cambridge to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromCambridge to Preston

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 9 ways to get from Cambridge to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 38m
£91–176
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk083
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 24m
£22–40
Drive 192.5 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Prestoncar 192.5 mi
3h 37m
£47–68
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 15m
£107–351
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
5h 36m
£113–183
Train #2
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
6h 2m
£99–155
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 6m
£71–179
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 18m
£71–200
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 1m
£141–340

Cambridge to Preston by train and foot

217Weekly Services

3h 38mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cambridge to Preston.

Launch map view

Distance: 264 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Cambridge to Preston via King's Cross and London Euston in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Mall, and Newhall Street in around 7h 24m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.