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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Preston is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton Port to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton Port and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Port to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Regents Park Road and arriving at Bus Station via Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton Port and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton Port to Preston. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Preston via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Southampton Port to Preston?

The distance between Southampton Port and Preston is 251 miles. The road distance is 236.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton Port to Preston without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 6h and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Southampton Port to Preston, including transfers.

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

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

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

Southampton Port to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton Port to Preston?

The best way to get from Southampton Port to Preston is to train via Stafford which takes 6h and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Southampton Port to Preston bus arrive?

Southampton Port to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Southampton Port to Preston train arrive?

Southampton Port to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Southampton Port to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton Port to Preston is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Southampton Port to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2309+ hotels available in Preston.

Southampton Port to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Southampton Port to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h
£102–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 53m
£46–79
Drive 235.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton Port to Prestoncar 235.2 mi
4h 17m
£59–85
Fly Southampton Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h 49m
£106–244
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 19m
£111–172
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
8h 13m
£101–187
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 4m
£101–329
Fly Southampton Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
6h 18m
£117–302

Southampton Port to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 249.1 mi
Duration: 6h

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

You can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Preston via Central Station, Southampton Central, and Stafford in around 6h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Bus Station via Marlands, Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 53m.

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