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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Winchester is to bus which costs £50 - £140 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Winchester is to train and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Winchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Winchester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Jewry Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and St Catherines P&R. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Winchester?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Winchester. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Winchester via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

How far is it from Preston to Winchester?

The distance between Preston and Winchester is 236 miles. The road distance is 226.8 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Preston to Winchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Winchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Winchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Winchester?

The best way to get from Preston to Winchester is to train which takes 5h and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £140 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Preston to Winchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Winchester train arrive?

Preston to Winchester train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Preston to Winchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Winchester is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Preston to Winchester.

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

Book your Preston to Winchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Preston to Winchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Winchester?

There are 1045+ hotels available in Winchester.

Preston to Winchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

How to get fromPreston to Winchester

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h
£106–162
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 St Catherines P&Rbus 032 / ...
7h 50m
£52–132
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Winchestertrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 58m
£78–116
Drive 225.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Winchestercar 225.5 mi
3h 55m
£57–81
Train, 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 26m
£87–214
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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 Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Winchestertrain
5h 38m
£99–336

Preston to Winchester by train

97Weekly Trains

5hAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Winchester.

Launch map view

Distance: 235 mi
Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Preston to Winchester via Stafford in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Jewry Street via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and St Catherines P&R in around 7h 50m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.