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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Essex is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Essex is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £80 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Polecat Road via Finchley Road Station, Lord's Cricket Ground, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Essex. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at White Notley via Euston station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Preston to Essex?

The distance between Preston and Essex is 254 miles. The road distance is 235.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Essex without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Preston to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Essex bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Essex train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Essex?

The best way to get from Preston to Essex is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Preston to Essex bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Essex train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Essex is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 15m to drive from Preston to Essex.

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

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Where can I stay near Essex?

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Preston to Essex - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and 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 White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
4h 13m
£84–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Lord's Cricket Ground to Coach Stationbus A6
9h 20m
£40–77
Drive 234 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Essexcar 234 mi
4h 15m
£57–83
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 55m
£58–205
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Coach Stationbus 737
9h 45m
£57–134
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 White Notleytrain
5h 59m
£104–339
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
7h 29m
£63–165
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
4. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain
6h 35m
£141–324
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
6h 39m
£103–241
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
6h 33m
£83–247

Preston to Essex by train, subway, and foot

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4h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.3 mi
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Preston to White Notley via London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Polecat Road via Finchley Road Station, Lord's Cricket Ground, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 9h 20m.

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