What is the cheapest way to get from East Croydon to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from East Croydon to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from East Croydon to Preston?

The fastest way to get from East Croydon to Preston is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £50 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between East Croydon and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from East Croydon station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station and arriving at Bus Station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between East Croydon and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Preston. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from East Croydon to Preston?

The distance between East Croydon and Preston is 223 miles. The road distance is 232.3 miles.

How do I travel from East Croydon to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from East Croydon to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £50 - £140.

How long does it take to get from East Croydon to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from East Croydon to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East Croydon to Preston bus from?

East Croydon to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the East Croydon to Preston train from?

East Croydon to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from East Croydon to Preston?

The best way to get from East Croydon to Preston is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the East Croydon to Preston bus arrive?

East Croydon to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the East Croydon to Preston train arrive?

East Croydon to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from East Croydon to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between East Croydon to Preston is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from East Croydon to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from East Croydon to Preston?

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East Croydon to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from East Croydon to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 12m
£52–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 56m
£32–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 53m
£38–124
Drive 230.9 mi
1. Drive from East Croydon to Prestoncar 230.9 mi
4h 11m
£58–83
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 27m
£87–304
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 4m
£112–267
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 6m
£81–181
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 33m
£404–643

East Croydon to Preston by train and foot

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3h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.7 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between East Croydon, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 6h.

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