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How to get fromLoughton to Prestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Loughton to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    3h 14m
    £54–119

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    9h 17m
    £32–49

  3. Drive  221 mi

    1. Drive from Loughton to Prestoncar car 221 mi
    3h 38m
    £55–79

  4. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 48m
    £88–304

  5. Train via Walthamstow Central station

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train
    4h 49m
    £42–67

  6. Fly London City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LCY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 16m
    £228–412

  7. Fly London City Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane LCY - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 16m
    £379–633

Loughton to Preston by subway and train

Calendar217Weekly Services
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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 £70–110 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 twice daily. Tickets cost £27–40 and the journey takes 6h.

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