What is the cheapest way to get from Cradley Heath to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Cradley Heath to Preston is to bus which costs £15 - £27 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cradley Heath to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Cradley Heath to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Cradley Heath and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cradley Heath to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Central Market Hall and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Cradley Heath and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Cradley Heath to Preston. However, there are services departing from Cradley Heath and arriving at Preston via Smethwick Galton Bridge and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.

How far is it from Cradley Heath to Preston?

The distance between Cradley Heath and Preston is 105 miles. The road distance is 104.5 miles.

How do I travel from Cradley Heath to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Cradley Heath to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Cradley Heath to Preston?

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Cradley Heath to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cradley Heath to Preston bus from?

Cradley Heath to Preston bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Central Market Hall station.

Where do I catch the Cradley Heath to Preston train from?

Cradley Heath to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Wolverhampton station.

Train or bus from Cradley Heath to Preston?

The best way to get from Cradley Heath to Preston is to train which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £27 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Cradley Heath to Preston bus arrive?

Cradley Heath to Preston bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Cradley Heath to Preston train arrive?

Cradley Heath to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Cradley Heath to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cradley Heath to Preston is 105 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Cradley Heath to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Cradley Heath to Preston?

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Cradley Heath to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Cradley Heath to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 46m
£35–68
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Market Hall to Newhall Streetbus X10
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 30m
£15–26
Drive 103.9 mi
1. Drive from Cradley Heath to Prestoncar 103.9 mi
1h 55m
£26–37
Line 8 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Merry Hill Bus Station to Wolverhampton Bus Stationbus 8
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
3h 57m
£42–85

Cradley Heath to Preston by train

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Distance: 104.3 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

What companies run services between Cradley Heath, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wolverhampton to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Market Hall to Bus Station via Newhall Street in around 5h 30m.

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