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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Preston is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Preston is to train via London which takes 4h 13m and costs £90 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Preston station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Preston. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Preston via Waterloo station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Preston?

The distance between Portsmouth and Preston is 285 miles. The road distance is 253.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Preston without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 13m and costs £90 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Portsmouth to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Preston bus from?

Portsmouth to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Preston train from?

Portsmouth to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Preston?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Preston is to train via London which takes 4h 13m and costs £90 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Preston bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Preston train arrive?

Portsmouth to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Preston is 253 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Portsmouth to Preston.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 13m
£91–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 030
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 10m
£53–134
Drive 251.8 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Prestoncar 251.8 mi
4h 27m
£62–90
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 21m
£94–227
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Winchestertrain
2. Take the train from Winchester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
6h 46m
£122–195
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
7h 59m
£125–222
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 52m
£82–299

Portsmouth to Preston by train

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Distance: 283.2 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 10m.

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