There are 11 ways to get from Preston to Antwerp by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Brussels
best- Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain
6h 13m€202–378Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Antwerp Franklin Rooseveltplaatsbus
7h 21m€54–244Train, bus
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Marble Archbus 541
- Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic / ...
11h 49m€92–211Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Preston to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Antwerpcar
7h 39m€253–310Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
5h 18m€83–243Train
- Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Anvers-Centraltrain Eil
6h 16m€206–371Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoriabus
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus
15h 25m€61–98Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Preston to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Antwerpcar
8h 46m€148–267Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane MAN - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
5h 57m€99–304Train to Liverpool, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
- Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LPL - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
6h 21m€102–356Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
- Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane LBA - AMS
- Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Anvers-Centraltrain
7h 25m€120–382
Preston to Antwerp by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Antwerp is to bus which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Antwerp is to train and fly which takes 5h 18m and costs €80 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via London Victoria and Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Antwerp. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Anvers-Central via London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Preston and Antwerp is 753 km.
The best way to get from Preston to Antwerp without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 13m and costs €200 - €380.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Preston to Antwerp, including transfers.
Preston to Antwerp bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Antwerp train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Antwerp is to train via Brussels which takes 6h 13m and costs €200 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 15h 25m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Antwerp, Belgium?
You can take a train from Preston to Anvers-Central via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats via London Victoria and Dover in around 15h 25m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–200
Flights from Liverpool to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Marble Arch
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Preston to Antwerp bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.
Antwerp is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 3:28 AM in Preston and 4:28 AM in Antwerp.
Preston to Antwerp train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
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Book your Preston to Antwerp bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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