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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Preston is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 5h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Preston via Nuneaton and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Leicester to Preston?

The distance between Leicester and Preston is 130 miles. The road distance is 122.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Leicester to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Preston bus from?

Leicester to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Preston train from?

Leicester to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Nuneaton station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Preston?

The best way to get from Leicester to Preston is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £30 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Leicester to Preston bus arrive?

Leicester to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Leicester to Preston train arrive?

Leicester to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Preston is 122 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Leicester to Preston.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2359+ hotels available in Preston.

Leicester to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Leicester to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewetrain London Euston - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 8m
£30–94
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk087
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus Uk030
5h 34m
£17–28
Drive 121.5 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Prestoncar 121.5 mi
2h 20m
£30–43
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
3h 21m
£60–106

Leicester to Preston by train

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Distance: 129.7 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Preston via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via Newhall Street in around 5h 34m.

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