What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Charing Cross is to train via Preston which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Charing Cross is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Charing Cross via Manchester Central Coach Station and Marble Arch Station / Park Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Charing Cross station. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Charing Cross station via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

How far is it from Preston to Charing Cross?

The distance between Preston and Charing Cross is 211 miles. The road distance is 218.1 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Charing Cross without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Charing Cross?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Preston to Charing Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Charing Cross bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Charing Cross train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Charing Cross?

The best way to get from Preston to Charing Cross is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 24m.

Where does the Preston to Charing Cross bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Charing Cross train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Charing Cross is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Preston to Charing Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Charing Cross?

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Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

There are 21219+ hotels available in Charing Cross.

Preston to Charing Cross - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Charing Cross 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 / ...
2h 19m
£48–111
Train via Preston
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Southbound
2h 40m
£36–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus 541 / ...
7h 24m
£37–67
Drive 216.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Charing Crosscar 216.9 mi
3h 54m
£54–78
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3h 56m
£80–302
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
6h 7m
£225–410
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane LPL - LHR
6h
£136–512
Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LPL - LCY
6h 7m
£376–630

Preston to Charing Cross by train and subway

218Weekly Services

2h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 209.4 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Charing Cross via Manchester Central Coach Station, Marble Arch, and Marble Arch Station / Park Lane in around 7h 24m.

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