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

The cheapest way to get from Loughborough to Preston is to bus which costs £14 - £25 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loughborough to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Loughborough and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Loughborough to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Baxter Gate and arriving at Bus Station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Loughborough and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Loughborough to Preston. However, there are services departing from Loughborough (Leics) and arriving at Preston via Derby and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Loughborough to Preston?

The distance between Loughborough and Preston is 119 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loughborough to Preston without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Loughborough to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loughborough to Preston bus from?

Loughborough to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Loughborough to Preston train from?

Loughborough to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Loughborough to Preston?

The best way to get from Loughborough to Preston is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £25 and takes 6h 20m.

Where does the Loughborough to Preston bus arrive?

Loughborough to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Loughborough to Preston train arrive?

Loughborough to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Loughborough to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Loughborough to Preston is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Loughborough to Preston.

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

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 35m
£43–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 20m
£15–24
Drive 114 mi
1. Drive from Loughborough to Prestoncar 114 mi
2h 2m
£29–41
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
4h 17m
£53–83
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shelthorpe Road to Bus Stationbus Sky
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 30m
£27–45

Loughborough to Preston by train

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Distance: 117.9 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a train from Loughborough (Leics) to Preston via Derby and Crewe in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Baxter Gate to Bus Station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 20m.

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