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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Harlow is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Harlow is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Harlow?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Harlow. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Harlow Town via Euston station and Tottenham Hale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Preston to Harlow?

The distance between Preston and Harlow is 232 miles. The road distance is 216.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Harlow without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Preston to Harlow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Harlow train from?

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

Where does the Preston to Harlow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Harlow?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Harlow is 217 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Preston to Harlow.

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

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Where can I stay near Harlow?

There are 1084+ hotels available in Harlow.

Preston to Harlow - 7 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Harlow by train, car, or plane

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best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2h 54m
£83–154
Drive 215.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Harlowcar 215.6 mi
3h 48m
£53–77
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 46m
£89–316
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
5h 55m
£66–160
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
5h 57m
£66–180
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 31m
£126–302
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
5h 39m
£104–244

Preston to Harlow by train and subway

224Weekly Services

2h 54mAverage Duration

£83Cheapest Price

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Distance: 230.7 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 13m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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