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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Loughton is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Loughton is to train and subway which takes 2h 59m and costs £75 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Loughton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Loughton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Forest Road via Finchley Road / O2 Centre, North Finchley Bus Station and Walthamstow Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Loughton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Loughton station. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Loughton station via Euston station and Tottenham Court Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Preston to Loughton?

The distance between Preston and Loughton is 224 miles. The road distance is 219.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Loughton without a car is to train and subway which takes 2h 59m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Preston to Loughton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Loughton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Loughton train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Loughton?

The best way to get from Preston to Loughton is to bus which takes 8h 39m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 3h 42m.

Where does the Preston to Loughton bus arrive?

Preston to Loughton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.

Where does the Preston to Loughton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Loughton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Loughton is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Preston to Loughton.

Where can I stay near Loughton?

There are 17284+ hotels available in Loughton.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Loughton by train, subway, bus, car, or plane

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Loughton stationsubway Central
2h 59m
£77–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus Uk030
8h 39m
£29–47
Drive 218.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Loughtoncar 218.2 mi
3h 44m
£54–78
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 44m
£91–321
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Southbound
3h 42m
£42–84
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
6h 18m
£222–399
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 18m
£124–311
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
6h 57m
£85–242

Preston to Loughton by train and subway

224Weekly Services

2h 59mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.9 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre 3 times a day. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Lumo operates a train from Preston to London Euston 4 times a day. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 33m.

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