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 - £120 and takes 7h 55m.

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 £85 - £200.

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 Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

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 13m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 13m 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 13m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Preston to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Southampton train arrive?

Preston to Southampton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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?

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Preston to Southampton - 7 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 Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 13m
£118–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stationbus 160
7h 55m
£48–114
Drive 236.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Southamptoncar 236.5 mi
4h 20m
£58–84
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
£86–194
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 47m
£116–222
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
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 Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 25m
£92–324
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 8m
£96–304

Preston to Southampton by train

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Distance: 247.5 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 55m.

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