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 £20 - £35 and takes 5h 34m.

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 Hatherton Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

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 Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

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 52m and costs £23 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m 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 West Midlands Trains, depart from Smethwick Galton Bridge 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 52m and costs £23 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Cradley Heath to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cradley Heath to Preston train arrive?

Cradley Heath to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe 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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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 Smethwick Galton Bridge to Crewetrain Birmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 52m
£24–71
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Central Market Hall to Saddlers Centrebus 4M
2. Take the bus from Hatherton Street to Bus Stationbus 424
5h 34m
£20–33
Drive 103.9 mi
1. Drive from Cradley Heath to Prestoncar 103.9 mi
1h 55m
£26–37
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Central Market Hall to Colmore Rowbus X10
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
4h 8m
£38–77

Cradley Heath to Preston by train

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Distance: 104.3 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Cradley Heath to Preston via Smethwick Galton Bridge and Crewe in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Market Hall to Bus Station via Saddlers Centre and Hatherton Street in around 5h 34m.

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