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How to get fromCentral London to Prestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Central London to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 18m
    £51–116

  2. Bus via Birmingham

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk920 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h 55m
    £27–42

  3. Drive  217.2 mi

    1. Drive from Central London to Prestoncar car 217.2 mi
    3h 46m
    £55–79

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    3h 46m
    £71–279

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 424
    8h 16m
    £39–64

  6. Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 42m
    £226–419

  7. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LHR - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 26m
    £147–500

Central London to Preston by subway, foot, and train

Calendar219Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brentford County Court to Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Millennium Point in around 7h 55m.

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