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

The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Preston is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £75 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Chelmsford and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Chelmsford station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Chelmsford and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford and arriving at Preston via Moorgate station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Chelmsford to Preston?

The distance between Chelmsford and Preston is 242 miles. The road distance is 234.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Chelmsford to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Preston bus from?

Chelmsford to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Chelmsford to Preston train from?

Chelmsford to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.

Train or bus from Chelmsford to Preston?

The best way to get from Chelmsford to Preston is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Chelmsford to Preston bus arrive?

Chelmsford to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Chelmsford to Preston train arrive?

Chelmsford to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Chelmsford to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Preston is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Chelmsford to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to London Liverpool Streettrain Clacton-on-Sea - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 24m
£77–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus Uk030
9h 8m
£35–67
Drive 232.9 mi
1. Drive from Chelmsford to Prestoncar 232.9 mi
4h 16m
£57–82
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 47m
£98–328
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
8h 5m
£113–191
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 14m
£57–213
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 37m
£61–162
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
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
5h 35m
£135–312
Fly London Stansted Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Prestontrain
6h 31m
£99–243

Chelmsford to Preston by train, foot, and subway

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3h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.4 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Chelmsford to Preston via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via London Stansted Airport (STN), Coach Station, and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 9h 8m.

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