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

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There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to Rugbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    2h 50m
    £39–111

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk023
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    4h 40m
    £16–27

  3. Drive  155.5 mi

    1. Drive from Northampton to Prestoncar car 155.5 mi
    2h 38m
    £39–56

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Watford Junctiontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    4h 52m
    £86–312

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Northampton to Coventrytrain train
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    4h 29m
    £71–121

Northampton to Preston by train

Calendar161Weekly Trains
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 144.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Preston via Rugby and Crewe in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Preston Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 40m.

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