What is the cheapest way to get from Leighton Buzzard to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Leighton Buzzard to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leighton Buzzard to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Leighton Buzzard to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Leighton Buzzard and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Leighton Buzzard to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Library and arriving at Bus Station via Central station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Leighton Buzzard and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Leighton Buzzard to Preston. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Preston via Coventry and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Leighton Buzzard to Preston?

The distance between Leighton Buzzard and Preston is 173 miles. The road distance is 181.9 miles.

How do I travel from Leighton Buzzard to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Leighton Buzzard to Preston without a car is to bus and train via Crewe which takes 3h 26m and costs £27 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Leighton Buzzard to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Leighton Buzzard to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leighton Buzzard to Preston bus from?

Leighton Buzzard to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.

Where do I catch the Leighton Buzzard to Preston train from?

Leighton Buzzard to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.

Train or bus from Leighton Buzzard to Preston?

The best way to get from Leighton Buzzard to Preston is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 5h 31m.

Where does the Leighton Buzzard to Preston bus arrive?

Leighton Buzzard to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Leighton Buzzard to Preston train arrive?

Leighton Buzzard to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Coventry station.

Can I drive from Leighton Buzzard to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Leighton Buzzard to Preston is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Leighton Buzzard to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Leighton Buzzard to Preston?

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Leighton Buzzard to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Leighton Buzzard to Preston by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train via Crewe
best
1. Take the bus from Library to Central stationbus X2 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3h 26m
£28–115
Bus
1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 27m
£33–56
Drive 180.8 mi
1. Drive from Leighton Buzzard to Prestoncar 180.8 mi
3h 3m
£45–65
Bus, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Market Square to Airport Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Airport Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 26m
£75–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Library to Central stationbus X2 / ...
2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
4h 15m
£56–97
Train
1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Coventrytrain
2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
5h 31m
£64–122
Fly Luton Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LTN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 29m
£75–168
Fly Luton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LTN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 31m
£66–199

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Distance: 171.7 mi
Duration: 3h 26m

What companies run services between Leighton Buzzard, England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Library to Bus Station via Central station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Library to Preston via Central station, Milton Keynes Central, Coventry, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 31m.

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