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How to get fromPreston to Loughtonby train, subway, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the subway from Tottenham Court Road station to Loughton stationsubway subway Central
    2h 55m
    £56–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centrebus bus Uk030
    8h 28m
    £31–48

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Archbus bus 541 / ...
    7h 42m
    £47–83

  4. Drive  218.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Loughtoncar car 218.2 mi
    3h 44m
    £55–79

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    4h 42m
    £89–285

  6. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane MAN - LCY
    6h 13m
    £219–343

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to London City Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane LPL - LCY
    6h 22m
    £450–634

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to London Stansted Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    6h 52m
    £82–190

Preston to Loughton by train and subway

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Finchley Road / O2 Centre every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

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