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

The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Preston is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oxford to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Oxford and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Oxford to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Oxford and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Preston. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Preston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Oxford to Preston?

The distance between Oxford and Preston is 175 miles. The road distance is 175.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Oxford to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 48m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Oxford to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Preston bus from?

Oxford to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Oxford to Preston train from?

Oxford to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Oxford to Preston?

The best way to get from Oxford to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 48m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Oxford to Preston bus arrive?

Oxford to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Oxford to Preston train arrive?

Oxford to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Oxford to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Preston is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Oxford to Preston.

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

Book your Oxford to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Oxford to Preston?

Book your Oxford to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2318+ hotels available in Preston.

Oxford to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 48m
£73–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 10m
£19–31
Drive 174.1 mi
1. Drive from Oxford to Prestoncar 174.1 mi
3h 9m
£43–62
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 31m
£102–356
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
3h 56m
£92–136
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Magdalen Street to Bus Stationbus S4 / ...
2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 10m
£50–107
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Oxford 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 Prestontrain
4h 38m
£122–251

Oxford to Preston by train

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Distance: 173.5 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Bus Station via Newhall Street in around 6h 10m.

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