What is the cheapest way to get from Preston (Station) to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Preston (Station) to Southampton is to bus which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston (Station) to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Preston (Station) to Southampton is to train and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs £85 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Preston (Station) and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston (Station) station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Preston (Station) and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston (Station) to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Preston (Station) to Southampton?

The distance between Preston (Station) and Southampton is 249 miles. The road distance is 237.3 miles.

How do I travel from Preston (Station) to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Preston (Station) to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £110 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Preston (Station) to Southampton?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Preston (Station) to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston (Station) to Southampton bus from?

Preston (Station) to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston (Station) to Southampton train from?

Preston (Station) to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston (Station) to Southampton?

The best way to get from Preston (Station) to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £75 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Preston (Station) to Southampton bus arrive?

Preston (Station) to Southampton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Preston (Station) to Southampton train arrive?

Preston (Station) to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston (Station) to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston (Station) to Southampton is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Preston (Station) to Southampton.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston (Station) to Southampton?

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Preston (Station) to Southampton - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston (Station) to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 16m
£111–170
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
9h 22m
£38–74
Drive 235.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston (Station) to Southamptoncar 235.9 mi
4h 21m
£58–83
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3h 24m
£86–195
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 46m
£116–222
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 22m
£92–325
Train to Liverpool, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
6h 7m
£95–304

Preston (Station) to Southampton by train

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Preston (Station), England and Southampton, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Preston (Station) to Coach Station via Bus Station, Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 9h 22m.

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