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

The cheapest way to get from Stone to Preston is to bus and line 8 bus and line 125 bus which costs £12 - £15 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stone to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Stone and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Stone to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Trent Road and arriving at Bus Station via bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Stone and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Stone to Preston. However, there are services departing from Stone and arriving at Preston via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.

How far is it from Stone to Preston?

The distance between Stone and Preston is 84 miles. The road distance is 73.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stone to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £27 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Stone to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stone to Preston bus from?

Stone to Preston bus services, operated by First Potteries, depart from Trent Road station.

Where do I catch the Stone to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Stone to Preston?

The best way to get from Stone to Preston is to train which takes 1h 57m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Stone to Preston bus arrive?

Stone to Preston bus services, operated by First Potteries, arrive at bus station.

Where does the Stone to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stone to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Stone to Preston is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Stone to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Stone to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 8 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 57m
£28–47
Bus, line 8 bus, line 125 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bolton Interchangebus 8
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Gardner Streetbus 125
6h 31m
£12–15
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trent Road to bus stationbus 101
2. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 424
4h 4m
£13–21
Drive 72.8 mi
1. Drive from Stone to Prestoncar 72.8 mi
1h 16m
£18–27

Stone to Preston by train

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Distance: 83.9 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Stone, Staffordshire, England and Preston, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Stafford to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trent Road to Bus Station via bus station in around 4h 4m.

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