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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Gatwick is to bus via Birmingham which costs £27 - £50 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Gatwick is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £80 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Gatwick station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Gatwick?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Gatwick Airport via Euston station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Preston to Gatwick?

The distance between Preston and Gatwick is 238 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Gatwick without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Preston to Gatwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Gatwick bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Gatwick train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Gatwick?

The best way to get from Preston to Gatwick is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Preston to Gatwick bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Gatwick train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Gatwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Gatwick is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Preston to Gatwick.

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

Book your Preston to Gatwick train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Gatwick?

Book your Preston to Gatwick bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Gatwick?

There are 18405+ hotels available in Gatwick.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Gatwick 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 Gatwick Airporttrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
3h 1m
£80–162
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus Uk920
8h 20m
£27–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 424
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Stationbus 025 / ...
8h 10m
£53–118
Drive 243.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Gatwickcar 243.7 mi
4h 17m
£60–87
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from London Heathrow Airport to Gatwick Airport North Terminalbus
4h 45m
£74–275
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane MAN - LGW
5h 41m
£65–188
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
5h 46m
£70–169
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
5h 39m
£128–300

Preston to Gatwick by train and subway

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3h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 236.9 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Gatwick Airport via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to North Terminal Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 10m.

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