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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Braintree is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Braintree is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £70 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Braintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rue De Jeunes via Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station and Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Braintree?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Braintree. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Braintree via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Preston to Braintree?

The distance between Preston and Braintree is 257 miles. The road distance is 225.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Braintree without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Preston to Braintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Braintree bus from?

Preston to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Braintree train from?

Preston to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Braintree?

The best way to get from Preston to Braintree is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Preston to Braintree bus arrive?

Preston to Braintree bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Braintree train arrive?

Preston to Braintree train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Braintree?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Braintree is 226 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Preston to Braintree.

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

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Where can I stay near Braintree?

There are 629+ hotels available in Braintree.

Preston to Braintree - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Braintree by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Braintreetrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 23m
£70–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Golders Green Stationbus 540 / ...
3. Take the bus from Golders Green Station to Coach Stationbus A6
8h 1m
£40–71
Drive 224.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Braintreecar 224.6 mi
4h 27m
£56–81
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
6h 12m
£60–178
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stansted Airporttrain Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
6h 49m
£108–168
Train via Ely
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain
3. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
7h 39m
£104–161
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane LPL - STN
6h 16m
£61–159
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 Stratford (London) to Braintreetrain
6h 11m
£103–310
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
5h 46m
£89–224

Preston to Braintree by train, subway, and foot

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 255.5 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Braintree via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rue De Jeunes via Manchester Central Coach Station, Golders Green Station, and Coach Station in around 8h 1m.

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