What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Preston is to bus via Birmingham which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Preston is to subway and train which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Central London and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Central London to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Brentford County Court and arriving at Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport and Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Central London to Preston?

The distance between Central London and Preston is 220 miles. The road distance is 218.5 miles.

How do I travel from Central London to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Preston without a car is to subway and train which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Central London to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Central London to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Preston bus from?

Central London to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Heathrow Airport station.

Where do I catch the Central London to Preston train from?

Central London to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from Northfields station.

Where does the Central London to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Central London to Preston train arrive?

Central London to Preston train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Russell Square station.

Can I drive from Central London to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Central London to Preston is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Central London to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2308+ hotels available in Preston.

Central London to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Central London to Preston by subway, train, bus, car, or plane

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from Northfields station to Russell Square stationsubway Piccadilly
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 21m
£51–116
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 11m
£27–42
Drive 217.2 mi
1. Drive from Central London to Prestoncar 217.2 mi
3h 46m
£54–78
Fly to Manchester 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
3h 36m
£71–249
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 424
8h 16m
£39–64
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
5h 58m
£117–480

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 218.6 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

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 8h 11m.

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