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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Preston is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central Station and arriving at Fisherbridge via Bus Station and Wareham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Weymouth via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Southampton to Preston?

The distance between Southampton and Preston is 67 miles. The road distance is 55.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £26 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Southampton to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Preston bus from?

Southampton to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Southampton Central Station.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Preston train from?

Southampton to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Southampton Central station.

Train or bus from Southampton to Preston?

The best way to get from Southampton to Preston is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £26 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 40 bus, which costs and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Southampton to Preston bus arrive?

Southampton to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Poole Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton to Preston train arrive?

Southampton to Preston train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Weymouth station.

Can I drive from Southampton to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Southampton to Preston is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Southampton to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 1406+ hotels available in Preston.

Southampton to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 40 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Weymouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2h 1m
£26–60
Drive 55.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southampton to Prestoncar 55.3 mi
1h 13m
£14–20
Bus, line 40 bus
1. Take the bus from Southampton Central Station to Poole Seldown Coach Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Wareham Stationbus 40
3. Take the bus from Wareham Station to Fisherbridgebus X54 / ...
3h 29m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Wooltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
2. Take the bus from Wool Station to Fisherbridgebus X54 / ...
2h 8m

Southampton to Preston by train, foot, and bus

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2h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 66.7 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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

South Western Railway operates a train from Southampton Central to Weymouth hourly. Tickets cost £26–60 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southampton Central Station to Fisherbridge via Poole Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Wareham Station in around 3h 29m.

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