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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Preston is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 7m.

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 1h 7m and costs £12 - £19.

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 Parkside and arriving at Finchley Road Station via Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Preston Road station via King's Cross St. Pancras station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Preston?

The distance between Cambridge and Preston is 65 miles. The road distance is 53.7 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 and subway via London Kings Cross which takes 1h 16m and costs £30 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m 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 National Express, depart from Parkside station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Preston train from?

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

Where does the Cambridge to Preston bus arrive?

Cambridge to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Coach 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 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Cambridge to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 21459+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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Train, subway via London Kings Cross
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the subway from King's Cross St. Pancras station to Preston Road stationsubway Metropolitan
1h 16m
£33–87
Drive 53.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cambridge to Prestoncar 53.4 mi
1h 7m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Parkside to Coach Stationbus 727 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2h 29m
£17–50
Train, subway
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Farringdontrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the subway from Farringdon station to Preston Road stationsubway Metropolitan
1h 40m
£38–94
Train, subway #2
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the subway from Liverpool Street station to Preston Road stationsubway Metropolitan
1h 57m
£36–88

Cambridge to Preston by train and subway

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1h 16mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 64.5 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Parkside to Preston Road station via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, and Finchley Road station in around 2h 29m.

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