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How to get fromHarwich to Prestonby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Harwich to Preston by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 20m
    £80–175

  2. Drive  254.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harwich to Prestoncar car 254.8 mi
    5h 4m
    £64–92

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train train
    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
    5h 47m
    £115–333

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain train
    2. Take the train from Norwich to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    8h 27m
    £135–212

  5. Train to Norwich International Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Norwichtrain train
    2. Fly from Norwich International Airport (NWI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NWI - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    8h 4m
    £135–484

  6. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane STN - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    8h 17m
    £71–200

  7. Bus to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Coach Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane STN - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    8h 30m
    £72–182

Harwich to Preston by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 281.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Preston via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 20m.

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