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

The cheapest way to get from London to Preston is to bus via London Green Line Coach Station which costs £17 - £27 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between London and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Preston. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Fisherbridge via Bus Station and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between London and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from London to Preston. However, there are services departing from London Waterloo and arriving at Weymouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from London to Preston?

The distance between London and Preston is 146 miles. The road distance is 128.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from London to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the London to Preston train from?

London to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Waterloo station.

Train or bus from London to Preston?

The best way to get from London to Preston is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 54m.

Where does the London to Preston bus arrive?

London to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the London to Preston train arrive?

London to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Weymouth station.

Can I drive from London to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Preston is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from London to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 1404+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth
3h 17m
£55–140
Bus via London Green Line Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Green Line Coach Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus Uk061
6h 19m
£17–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Fisherbridgebus X54 / ...
5h 54m
Drive 128.1 mi
1. Drive from London to Prestoncar 128.1 mi
2h 33m
£32–45

London to Preston by train, foot, and bus

206Weekly Services

3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.4 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from London Waterloo to Weymouth hourly. Tickets cost £55–140 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Fisherbridge via Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Wareham Station in around 5h 54m.

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