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

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Houghton by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus 904
    6h 30m
    £62–103

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to St Ives Roadbus bus B
    9h 3m
    £26–42

  3. Drive  176.7 mi

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

  4. Train, bus via Hinckley

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Elytrain train
    4. Take the bus from The Busway Cambridge North to St Ives Roadbus bus B
    6h 47m
    £77–170

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus 904
    7h 33m
    £80–129

Preston to Houghton by train and bus

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 200.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to St Ives Road via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, and Drummer St Bus Station in around 9h 3m.

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