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

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

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 Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and arriving at Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.

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 Birmingham which takes 6h 12m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate 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 Birmingham which takes 6h 12m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £130 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Hampshire to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Hampshire to Preston train arrive?

Hampshire to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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 2373+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Hampshire to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Winchester to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 12m
£110–176
Drive 229.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Hampshire to Prestoncar 229.7 mi
4h 4m
£56–81
Bus
1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Stationbus B18
6h 20m
£58–125
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
£92–204
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 26m
£126–199
Line 64 bus, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Robertson Road to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Alton to Wokingtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 42m
£81–294

Hampshire to Preston by bus and train

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6h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 243.3 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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 Birmingham New Street in around 6h 12m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Bus Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost £45–110 and the journey takes 6h 15m.

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