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 £35 - £55 and takes 10h 1m.

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 - £90.

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 Southampton Central Station, London Heathrow Airport and Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

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 Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.

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 Wolverhampton which takes 6h 7m and costs £95 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 7m 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 FlixBus, depart from Southampton Central 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 Wolverhampton which takes 6h 7m and costs £95 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 10h 1m.

Where does the Southampton Port to Preston bus arrive?

Southampton Port to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.

Where does the Southampton Port to Preston train arrive?

Southampton Port to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton 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 2258+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Southampton Port to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 7m
£97–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus
10h 1m
£35–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
8h 26m
£46–85
Drive 235.2 mi
1. Drive from Southampton Port to Prestoncar 235.2 mi
4h 17m
£60–86
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
7h 12m
£111–233
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
£106–172
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 17m
£101–354

Southampton Port to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 249.1 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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 Wolverhampton in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Bus Station via Central Station, Southampton Central Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Millennium Point in around 10h 1m.

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