What is the cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Durham (Land) to Preston is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Durham (Land) to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Durham (Land) and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham (Land) to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station Stand E, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Durham (Land) and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Durham (Land) to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bishop Auckland and arriving at Preston via Darlington and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Durham (Land) to Preston?

The distance between Durham (Land) and Preston is 148 miles. The road distance is 95.5 miles.

How do I travel from Durham (Land) to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Preston without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Durham (Land) to Preston?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Durham (Land) to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham (Land) to Preston bus from?

Durham (Land) to Preston bus services, operated by Go North East, depart from Bus Station Stand E.

Where do I catch the Durham (Land) to Preston train from?

Durham (Land) to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Darlington station.

Train or bus from Durham (Land) to Preston?

The best way to get from Durham (Land) to Preston is to train which takes 5h and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Preston bus arrive?

Durham (Land) to Preston bus services, operated by Go North East, arrive at John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Durham (Land) to Preston train arrive?

Durham (Land) to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Durham (Land) to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Durham (Land) to Preston is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Durham (Land) to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2315+ hotels available in Preston.

Durham (Land) to Preston - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Durham (Land) to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
5h
£53–108
Drive 94.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Durham (Land) to Prestoncar 94.9 mi
1h 50m
£23–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand E to John Dobson Streetbus X21
2. Take the bus from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
8h 48m

Durham (Land) to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 146.8 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Durham (Land), England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Post Office to Preston via Newgate Street - Medical Centre, Bishop Auckland, Darlington, and Leeds in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Post Office to Bus Station via Saddler Street Stand A, Bus Station Stand E, John Dobson Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 48m.

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