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

The cheapest way to get from Hamburg to Preston is to bus which costs £85 - £220 and takes 26h.

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

The fastest way to get from Hamburg to Preston is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs £70 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Hamburg and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Hamburg to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof and arriving at Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h.

Is there a direct train between Hamburg and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Hamburg to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hamburg Hbf and arriving at Preston via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 22m.

How far is it from Hamburg to Preston?

The distance between Hamburg and Preston is 558 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hamburg to Preston without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 22m and costs £260 - £700.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Hamburg to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Preston bus from?

Hamburg to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Hamburg to Preston train from?

Hamburg to Preston train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.

Train or bus from Hamburg to Preston?

The best way to get from Hamburg to Preston is to train via Cologne which takes 12h 22m and costs £260 - £700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £220 and takes 26h.

Where does the Hamburg to Preston bus arrive?

Hamburg to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Hamburg and Preston?

Preston is 1h behind Hamburg. It is currently 4:19 PM in Hamburg and 3:19 PM in Preston.

Where does the Hamburg to Preston train arrive?

Hamburg to Preston train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

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

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

Book your Hamburg to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2321+ hotels available in Preston.

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There are 10 ways to get from Hamburg to Preston by plane, train, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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Fly Hamburg Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane HAM - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 28m
£72–211
Fly Hamburg Airport to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Liverpool (LPL)plane HAM - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
8h 30m
£62–232
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
12h 22m
£268–660
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to London Victoriabus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus Uk030
26h
£89–214
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hamburg to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Prestoncar
12h 24m
£287–371
Train to Bremen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRE - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 59m
£102–365
Fly Hamburg Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane HAM - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain
10h 13m
£93–238
Train
1. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
4. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
14h 5m
£238–493
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hamburg to Amsterdam Centraal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to London St. Pancras Int.train
3. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
15h 55m
£138–252
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hamburg to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Prestoncar
13h 25m
£177–303

Hamburg to Preston by train and foot

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12h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 555 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Hamburg, Germany and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Preston via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 12h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Bus Station via London Victoria in around 26h.

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