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

The cheapest way to get from London to Scales is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 4h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Scales is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £85 - £180.

Is there a direct train between London and Scales?

No, there is no direct train from London to Scales. However, there are services departing from London Euston and arriving at Dalton via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from London to Scales?

The distance between London and Scales is 263 miles. The road distance is 280.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Scales without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £85 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from London to Scales, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Scales train from?

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

Where does the London to Scales train arrive?

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

Can I drive from London to Scales?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Scales is 281 miles. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from London to Scales.

Where can I stay near Scales?

There are 1043+ hotels available in Scales.

London to Scales - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from London to Scales by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Daltontrain Manchester Airport - Corkickle / ...
4h 23m
£89–176
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furnesstrain Manchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
10h 35m
£68–156
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Underpassbus Uk030
2. Take the taxi from Underpass to Scalestaxi
8h 28m
£119–157
Drive 279 mi
1. Drive from London to Scalescar 279 mi
4h 58m
£69–99
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 Daltontrain
5h 29m
£109–354
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 Daltontrain
6h 28m
£145–312
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Daltontrain
7h 14m
£123–389

London to Scales by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 261.1 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between London, England and Scales, England?

You can take a train from London Euston to Scales via Preston and Dalton in around 4h 23m.

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