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

The cheapest way to get from Loughton to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Loughton to Preston is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £50 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Loughton and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Loughton to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Forest Road and arriving at Bus Station via Walthamstow Bus Station, North Finchley Bus Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Loughton and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Loughton station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Loughton station and arriving at Preston via Bank station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Loughton to Preston?

The distance between Loughton and Preston is 225 miles. The road distance is 222.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Loughton to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Loughton to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Loughton to Preston bus from?

Loughton to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where do I catch the Loughton to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Loughton to Preston?

The best way to get from Loughton to Preston is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 9m.

Where does the Loughton to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Loughton to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Loughton to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Loughton to Preston is 222 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Loughton to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2307+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Loughton 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 / ...
3h 13m
£54–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus Uk030
9h 9m
£31–49
Drive 221 mi
1. Drive from Loughton to Prestoncar 221 mi
3h 38m
£55–80
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 39m
£88–284
Train via Walthamstow Central station
1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain
4h 50m
£42–67
Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 19m
£218–342
Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 35m
£449–634
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 10m
£82–191

Loughton to Preston by subway and train

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3h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223.3 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Loughton, Essex, 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 Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 6h.

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