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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Eltham is to train and bus which costs £50 - £130 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Eltham is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £65 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Eltham High Street / Roper Street via O2 Centre and Trafalgar Square/Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Eltham?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Eltham via Euston station and London Cannon Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Preston to Eltham?

The distance between Preston and Eltham is 220 miles. The road distance is 227.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Eltham without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Preston to Eltham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Eltham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Eltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Eltham?

The best way to get from Preston to Eltham is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £110 and takes 8h 46m.

Where does the Preston to Eltham bus arrive?

Preston to Eltham bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Preston to Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Eltham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Eltham is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Preston to Eltham.

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Eltham 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 / ...
3h 14m
£66–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk030
8h 46m
£29–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 541 / ...
8h 10m
£51–129
Drive 226.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Elthamcar 226.1 mi
4h 14m
£56–80
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 40m
£86–311
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
5h 59m
£208–384
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 London Waterlootrain
5h 28m
£119–268
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 33m
£248–584

Preston to Eltham by train and subway

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3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 218.9 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £75–130 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–45 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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