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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain train Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 46m
    £78–151

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    8h 4m
    £36–66

  3. Drive 225.2 mi

    1. Drive from Guildford to Prestoncar car 225.2 mi
    4h 6m
    £56–80

  4. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 29m
    £72–271

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    5h 52m
    £118–182

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra2
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 210 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    9h 3m
    £48–118

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 37m
    £106–258

  8. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Guildford to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LGW - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 39m
    £81–190

Guildford to Preston by train and subway

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 3m.

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