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How to get fromPreston to Market Harboroughby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    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 Leicestertrain train
    3h 38m
    £34–100

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    6h 51m
    £18–29

  3. Drive  136.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Market Harboroughcar car 136.1 mi
    2h 44m
    £34–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Market Harboroughtrain train
    4h 34m
    £63–101

  5. Bus via Bolton Interchange

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Co-op Live to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Mc4
    9h 39m
    £25–41

Preston to Market Harborough by train

Calendar145Weekly Trains
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 145.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Market Harborough, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Market Harborough via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Square via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and Haymarket Bus Station in around 6h 51m.

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