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

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

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  1. Train, line 251 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Grimsby Towntrain train
    3. Take the bus from St James Church Stop 2 to Market Placebus bus 251
    5h 34m
    £49–97

  2. Drive 134.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Louthcar car 134.7 mi
    2h 59m
    £33–48

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barnetbytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus bus 51W / ...
    6h 31m

  4. Train, bus via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Market Placebus bus 50
    6h 35m

Preston to Louth by train and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Louth, England?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Louth. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Grimsby Town, walk to St James Church Stop 2, then take the line 251 bus to Market Place. Alternatively, you can drive from Preston to Louth in around 2h 59m.

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