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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Southampton is to bus which costs £45 - £140 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Southampton is to train and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Southampton Central via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Preston to Southampton?

The distance between Preston and Southampton is 249 miles. The road distance is 237.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Preston to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Southampton bus from?

Preston to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Southampton?

The best way to get from Preston to Southampton is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £140 and takes 7h 29m.

Where does the Preston to Southampton bus arrive?

Preston to Southampton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Southampton train arrive?

Preston to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Preston to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Southampton is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Preston to Southampton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 1990+ hotels available in Southampton.

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Southampton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 20m
£101–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
7h 29m
£47–134
Drive 236.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Southamptoncar 236.5 mi
4h 20m
£59–85
Train to Manchester Airport, 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
3h 24m
£83–209
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
7h 42m
£99–189
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus
5h 34m
£79–300
Train to Liverpool, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane LPL - SOU
6h 11m
£104–240

Preston to Southampton by train

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Southampton Central via Wolverhampton in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 29m.

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