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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Southampton Port is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Southampton Port is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Southampton Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Regents Park Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and ASDA & Marlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Southampton Port?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Southampton Port. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Southampton Central via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

How far is it from Preston to Southampton Port?

The distance between Preston and Southampton Port is 251 miles. The road distance is 235.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Southampton Port without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Preston to Southampton Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Southampton Port bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Southampton Port train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Southampton Port?

The best way to get from Preston to Southampton Port is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Preston to Southampton Port bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Southampton Port train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Southampton Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Southampton Port is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Preston to Southampton Port.

Where can I stay near Southampton Port?

There are 1961+ hotels available in Southampton Port.

Preston to Southampton Port - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Southampton Port 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 29m
£103–161
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 41m
£46–79
Drive 233.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Southampton Portcar 233.8 mi
4h 16m
£59–85
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 18m
£106–243
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 54m
£101–187
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 London Paddington to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 53m
£115–373
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane NCL - SOU
6h 18m
£117–300

Preston to Southampton Port by train and bus

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Distance: 249.1 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Regents Park Road via Wolverhampton, Southampton Central, and Central Station in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Regents Park Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, Coach Station, and ASDA & Marlands in around 7h 41m.

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