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How to get fromPreston to Houghtonby train, car, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain train Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 31m
    £86–130

  2. Drive  176.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Houghtoncar car 176.7 mi
    3h 22m
    £44–63

  3. Train, bus via London

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridge Northtrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Busway Cambridge North to St Ives Roadbus bus B
    5h 42m
    £77–164

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Halifaxtrain train
    2. Take the train from Halifax to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus 904
    7h 44m
    £48–84

Preston to Houghton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar83Weekly Services
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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 31m.

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