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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Preston is to train via London which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Preston via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Guildford to Preston?

The distance between Guildford and Preston is 241 miles. The road distance is 226.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Guildford to Preston without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Guildford to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Guildford to Preston train from?

Guildford to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

Train or bus from Guildford to Preston?

The best way to get from Guildford to Preston is to train via London which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Guildford to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Guildford to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Guildford to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Guildford to Preston is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Guildford to Preston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Guildford to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 45m
£58–145
Bus
cheapest
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 39m
£33–56
Drive 225.1 mi
1. Drive from Guildford to Prestoncar 225.1 mi
4h 6m
£56–81
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 11m
£72–264
Train
1. Take the train from Guildford to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
5h 51m
£100–159
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airportbus
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h 4m
£36–63
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Woking 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
4h 48m
£102–250
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Guildford 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
6h 36m
£84–187

Guildford to Preston by train

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Distance: 239.7 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 39m.

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