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

The cheapest way to get from Farnborough to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Farnborough to Preston is to train via London which takes 3h 17m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Farnborough and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Farnborough station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Frimley station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Farnborough and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Farnborough to Preston. However, there are services departing from Farnborough (Main) and arriving at Preston via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Farnborough to Preston?

The distance between Farnborough and Preston is 244 miles. The road distance is 220.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Farnborough to Preston without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 17m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Farnborough to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Preston bus from?

Farnborough to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where do I catch the Farnborough to Preston train from?

Farnborough to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Farnborough (Main) station.

Train or bus from Farnborough to Preston?

The best way to get from Farnborough to Preston is to train via London which takes 3h 17m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Farnborough to Preston bus arrive?

Farnborough to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Farnborough to Preston train arrive?

Farnborough to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Farnborough to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Farnborough to Preston is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Farnborough to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Farnborough to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 730 bus

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Farnborough (Main) to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 17m
£59–137
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Manchester Airportbus Uk980
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 55m
£35–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 25m
£36–59
Drive 219.2 mi
1. Drive from Farnborough to Prestoncar 219.2 mi
3h 55m
£54–78
Line 730 bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Frimley station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
5h 35m
£91–151
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 25m
£124–477
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Farnborough North to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h
£88–203

Farnborough to Preston by train and subway

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Distance: 243 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Farnborough (Main) to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Frimley station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 25m.

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