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

The cheapest way to get from Hampshire to Preston is to bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hampshire to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Hampshire and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Hampshire to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Robertson Road and arriving at Bus Station via Broadway St Johns, St Catherines P&R and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hampshire and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Hampshire to Preston. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Preston via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Hampshire to Preston?

The distance between Hampshire and Preston is 245 miles. The road distance is 231 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hampshire to Preston without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 4m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Hampshire to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hampshire to Preston bus from?

Hampshire to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Catherines P&R station.

Where do I catch the Hampshire to Preston train from?

Hampshire to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Winchester station.

Train or bus from Hampshire to Preston?

The best way to get from Hampshire to Preston is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 4m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £130 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Hampshire to Preston bus arrive?

Hampshire to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Hampshire to Preston train arrive?

Hampshire to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Hampshire to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hampshire to Preston is 231 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Hampshire to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2321+ hotels available in Preston.

Hampshire to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Winchester to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 4m
£116–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Catherines P&R to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
9h 30m
£51–126
Drive 229.7 mi
1. Drive from Hampshire to Prestoncar 229.7 mi
4h 4m
£57–82
Fly from Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 9m
£92–222
Train
1. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 24m
£126–187
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Winchester to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 11m
£105–346

Hampshire to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 243.3 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Robertson Road to Preston via The Broadway, Bus Station, Railway Station, Winchester, and Stafford in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robertson Road to Bus Station via Broadway St Johns, St Catherines P&R, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 30m.

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