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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Clapham is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Clapham is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £50 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Clapham?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Clapham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Clapham Common via Manchester Central Coach Station and Marble Arch Station / Park Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Clapham?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Clapham. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Clapham Common via Euston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.

How far is it from Preston to Clapham?

The distance between Preston and Clapham is 217 miles. The road distance is 220.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Clapham without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Preston to Clapham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Clapham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Clapham train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Clapham?

The best way to get from Preston to Clapham is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 43m.

Where does the Preston to Clapham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Clapham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Clapham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Clapham is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Preston to Clapham.

Where can I stay near Clapham?

There are 21209+ hotels available in Clapham.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Clapham 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 37m
£52–115
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 Marble Archbus 541 / ...
7h 43m
£36–67
Drive 219.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Claphamcar 219.6 mi
4h 4m
£55–79
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
4h 30m
£82–303
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Southbound
2h 58m
£40–63
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
6h 10m
£95–243
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 15m
£328–632
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 35m
£158–533

Preston to Clapham by train and subway

218Weekly Services

2h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215.2 mi
Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Clapham, 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 Clapham Common via Manchester Central Coach Station, Marble Arch, and Marble Arch Station / Park Lane in around 7h 43m.

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