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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Houghton is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Houghton is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Houghton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Houghton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Huntingdon via Leeds and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

How far is it from Preston to Houghton?

The distance between Preston and Houghton is 192 miles. The road distance is 177.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Houghton without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Preston to Houghton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Houghton train from?

Preston to Houghton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Preston to Houghton train arrive?

Preston to Houghton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Preston to Houghton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Houghton is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Preston to Houghton.

Where can I stay near Houghton?

There are 788+ hotels available in Houghton.

Preston to Houghton - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Houghton by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 30m
£78–128
Drive 176.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Houghtoncar 176.7 mi
3h 22m
£44–63
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge Northtrain
3. Take the bus from The Busway Cambridge North to St Ives Roadbus B
5h 40m
£95–185
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain
2. Take the train from Halifax to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus 904
7h 38m
£51–93

Preston to Houghton by train, foot, and bus

83Weekly Services

5h 40mAverage Duration

£95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 191.3 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Houghton, Cambridgeshire, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Houghton via Leeds, Peterborough, and Huntingdon in around 4h 30m.

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