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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Oxford is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Oxford is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Oxford?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Oxford?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Oxford. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Oxford via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Preston to Oxford?

The distance between Preston and Oxford is 175 miles. The road distance is 175 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Oxford without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Preston to Oxford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Oxford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Oxford train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Oxford?

The best way to get from Preston to Oxford is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £35 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Preston to Oxford bus arrive?

Preston to Oxford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Preston to Oxford train arrive?

Preston to Oxford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Oxford?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Oxford is 175 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Preston to Oxford.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Oxford?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Oxford?

Book your Preston to Oxford bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Oxford?

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Preston to Oxford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 25m
£72–114
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stopbus Uk920
6h 5m
£18–31
Drive 174 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Oxfordcar 174 mi
3h 10m
£43–62
Train, 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
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Oxfordtrain
4h 57m
£101–358
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Magdalen Street Eastbus S4
6h 39m
£50–102
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
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 Oxfordtrain
5h 5m
£119–263

Preston to Oxford by train

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Distance: 173.5 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Oxford via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 6h 5m.

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