What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to East Sussex?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to East Sussex is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to East Sussex?

The fastest way to get from Preston to East Sussex is to train which takes 5h and costs £100 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and East Sussex?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Brewers Arms via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Gatwick South Terminal and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and East Sussex?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to East Sussex. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Polegate via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Preston to East Sussex?

The distance between Preston and East Sussex is 281 miles. The road distance is 274.1 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to East Sussex without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to East Sussex without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Preston to East Sussex?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Preston to East Sussex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to East Sussex bus from?

Preston to East Sussex bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to East Sussex train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to East Sussex?

The best way to get from Preston to East Sussex is to train which takes 5h and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 11h 17m.

Where does the Preston to East Sussex bus arrive?

Preston to East Sussex bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Preston to East Sussex train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to East Sussex?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to East Sussex is 274 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Preston to East Sussex.

Where can I stay near East Sussex?

There are 1434+ hotels available in East Sussex.

Preston to East Sussex - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to East Sussex 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 Victoria to Polegatetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
5h
£101–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gatwick Airport South Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus 500
11h 17m
£37–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus 210
4. Take the bus from Gatwick South Terminal to High Streetbus 500
10h 47m
£65–145
Drive 272.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to East Sussexcar 272.5 mi
5h 20m
£67–96
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 London Victoria to Polegatetrain
6h 38m
£116–386
Train to Liverpool, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane LPL - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Polegatetrain
7h 48m
£95–227
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Polegatetrain
7h 20m
£147–322

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

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Distance: 279 mi
Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Preston, England and East Sussex, England?

You can take a train from Preston to The Truggery via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, London Victoria, Polegate, and Railway Station in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Brewers Arms via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Gatwick Airport South Terminal, Gatwick South Terminal, High Street, and Tesco in around 11h 17m.

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