What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Donington to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Donington to Preston is to bus which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Donington to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Castle Donington to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Donington and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Donington station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Donington and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Donington to Preston. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Preston via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Castle Donington to Preston?

The distance between Castle Donington and Preston is 111 miles. The road distance is 106.6 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Donington to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Donington to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Castle Donington to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Castle Donington to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Donington to Preston bus from?

Castle Donington to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Castle Donington to Preston train from?

Castle Donington to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Castle Donington to Preston?

The best way to get from Castle Donington to Preston is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £35 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Castle Donington to Preston bus arrive?

Castle Donington to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Castle Donington to Preston train arrive?

Castle Donington to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Castle Donington to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Donington to Preston is 107 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Castle Donington to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2375+ hotels available in Preston.

Castle Donington to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castle Donington to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 47m
£36–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 19m
£17–31
Drive 106 mi
1. Drive from Castle Donington to Prestoncar 106 mi
1h 50m
£26–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus Tp
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 41m
£27–47

Castle Donington to Preston by bus and train

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3h 47mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 110.4 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Castle Donington, England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Preston via Railway Station, Derby, and Crewe in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 19m.

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