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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Roystontrain train Brighton - Cambridge / ...
    3h 39m
    £88–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Luton DART Parkwaybus bus Uk023
    7h 19m
    £26–49

  3. Drive  200 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Roystoncar car 200 mi
    3h 34m
    £50–72

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Farringdon to Roystontrain train
    5h 22m
    £106–340

  5. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cambridgetrain train Birmingham New Street - Stansted Airport / ...
    5h 37m
    £113–184

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Elytrain train
    3. Take the train from Ely to Roystontrain train
    7h 11m
    £103–169

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to London Waterlootrain train
    4. Take the train from London Bridge to Roystontrain train
    6h 12m
    £140–331

  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 42m
    £76–212

Preston to Royston by train and foot

Calendar207Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 253 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Royston, Hertfordshire, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Royston via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Royston via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Luton DART Parkway, Luton Airport Parkway, Luton, Luton Station Interchange, Hermitage Road, Hitchin station, and Hitchin in around 7h 19m.

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