What is the cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Saffron Walden to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Saffron Walden to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Saffron Walden and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Saffron Walden to Preston station. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Saffron Walden and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Saffron Walden to Preston. However, there are services departing from Audley End and arriving at Preston via Tottenham Hale Station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Saffron Walden to Preston?

The distance between Saffron Walden and Preston is 254 miles. The road distance is 208 miles.

How do I travel from Saffron Walden to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £65 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Saffron Walden to Preston?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Saffron Walden to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saffron Walden to Preston bus from?

Saffron Walden to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Saffron Walden to Preston train from?

Saffron Walden to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Audley End station.

Train or bus from Saffron Walden to Preston?

The best way to get from Saffron Walden to Preston is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs £65 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Preston bus arrive?

Saffron Walden to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Finchley Road Station.

Where does the Saffron Walden to Preston train arrive?

Saffron Walden to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Tottenham Hale station.

Can I drive from Saffron Walden to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Saffron Walden to Preston is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Saffron Walden to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2309+ hotels available in Preston.

Saffron Walden to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Saffron Walden to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Audley End to Tottenham Haletrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 3m
£69–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
2. Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Bus Stationbus Uk030
9h 15m
£34–55
Drive 206.8 mi
1. Drive from Saffron Walden to Prestoncar 206.8 mi
3h 50m
£52–74
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Audley End to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 41m
£103–302
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
7h 34m
£99–170
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
7h 59m
£92–145
Fly London Stansted Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 53m
£64–186
Fly London Stansted Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 4m
£65–168

Saffron Walden to Preston by bus, train, and subway

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4h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.4 mi
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Saffron Walden, England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from High Street to Preston via Railway Station, Audley End, Tottenham Hale, Tottenham Hale Station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Bus Station via Coach Station and Finchley Road / O2 Centre in around 9h 15m.

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