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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to London by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hitchin to King's Crosstrain train Cambridge - London Kings Cross / ...
    1h 30m
    £17–38

  2. Drive 34.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Londoncar car 34.3 mi
    56 min
    £9–12

  3. Line 88 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Red Lion PH to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 88
    2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Marble Archbus bus 757
    2h 19m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Londontaxi taxi 34.3 mi
    56 min
    £250–310

  5. Line 88 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Red Lion PH to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 88
    2. Take the train from Luton to London Blackfriarstrain train Bedford - Brighton / ...
    1h 34m

  6. Line 88 bus, line 321 bus

    1. Take the bus from Red Lion PH to Luton Station Interchangebus bus 88
    2. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Watford Junction stationbus bus 321
    2h 44m

Preston to London by bus and train

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Preston, Hertfordshire, England and London, England?

Great Northern operates a train from Hitchin to King's Cross every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £15–35 and the journey takes 49 min. Thameslink also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Red Lion PH to Marble Arch via Luton Station Interchange in around 2h 19m.

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