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How to get fromPreston to Stansteadby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Stanstead by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Bury St Edmundstrain train
    6h 18m
    £112–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus bus Uk083
    10h 39m
    £27–46

  3. Drive  219.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Stansteadcar car 219.5 mi
    4h 20m
    £54–78

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Tottenham Hale to Audley Endtrain train London Liverpool Street - Cambridge North / ...
    6h 54m
    £92–174

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Thetfordtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    8h 46m
    £104–166

  6. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Parksidebus bus 777
    11h 19m
    £51–121

Preston to Stanstead by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Stanstead via Leeds, Peterborough, and Bury St Edmunds in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Stanway Close via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18, Drummer St Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 39m.

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