What is the cheapest way to get from London Victoria to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from London Victoria to Preston is to bus via Manchester which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Victoria to Preston?

The fastest way to get from London Victoria to Preston is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £65 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between London Victoria and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from London Victoria and arriving at Preston Bus Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

Is there a direct train between London Victoria and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from London Victoria station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Victoria station and arriving at Preston via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from London Victoria to Preston?

The distance between London Victoria and Preston is 212 miles. The road distance is 220.6 miles.

How do I travel from London Victoria to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from London Victoria to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from London Victoria to Preston?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from London Victoria to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Victoria to Preston bus from?

London Victoria to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London Victoria to Preston train from?

London Victoria to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Train or bus from London Victoria to Preston?

The best way to get from London Victoria to Preston is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £110 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the London Victoria to Preston bus arrive?

London Victoria to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Preston Bus Station.

Where does the London Victoria to Preston train arrive?

London Victoria to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from London Victoria to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between London Victoria to Preston is 221 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from London Victoria to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from London Victoria to Preston?

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How do I get a bus ticket from London Victoria to Preston?

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

Where can I stay near Preston?

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London Victoria to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from London Victoria to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2h 48m
£67–126
Bus via Manchester
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 50m
£23–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 40m
£24–110
Drive 219.4 mi
1. Drive from London Victoria to Prestoncar 219.4 mi
3h 48m
£54–78
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 9m
£66–276
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 57m
£51–117
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h
£114–279
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LHR - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 52m
£116–497

London Victoria to Preston by foot, subway, and train

217Weekly Services

2h 48mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 210.7 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between London Victoria, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Preston Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 6h 40m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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