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

The cheapest way to get from Derbyshire to Preston is to bus which costs £17 - £23 and takes 5h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derbyshire to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Derbyshire and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Derbyshire to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Whitworth Institute and arriving at Bus Station via Market Place and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Derbyshire and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Derbyshire to Preston. However, there are services departing from Matlock and arriving at Preston via Derby and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Derbyshire to Preston?

The distance between Derbyshire and Preston is 119 miles. The road distance is 75.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derbyshire to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Derbyshire to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derbyshire to Preston bus from?

Derbyshire to Preston bus services, operated by High Peak, depart from Whitworth Institute station.

Where do I catch the Derbyshire to Preston train from?

Derbyshire to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Matlock station.

Train or bus from Derbyshire to Preston?

The best way to get from Derbyshire to Preston is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £23 and takes 5h 42m.

Where does the Derbyshire to Preston bus arrive?

Derbyshire to Preston bus services, operated by High Peak, arrive at Market Place station.

Where does the Derbyshire to Preston train arrive?

Derbyshire to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Derby station.

Can I drive from Derbyshire to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Derbyshire to Preston is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Derbyshire to Preston.

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

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Derbyshire to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Matlock to Derbytrain
2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3h 50m
£39–73
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Whitworth Institute to Market Placebus Tp
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus 181
5h 42m
£17–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Whitworth Institute to Market Placebus Tp
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 23m
£24–37
Drive 74.9 mi
1. Drive from Derbyshire to Prestoncar 74.9 mi
1h 38m
£19–27

Derbyshire to Preston by train

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3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 118.1 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Matlock to Preston via Derby and Crewe in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitworth Institute to Bus Station via Market Place and Manchester Airport The Station in around 5h 42m.

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