What is the cheapest way to get from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs £24 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Thornaby-on-Tees and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Jubilee Bridge and arriving at Bus Station via High Street Stand F, Middlesbrough and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Thornaby-on-Tees and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston. However, there are services departing from Eaglescliffe and arriving at Preston via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston?

The distance between Thornaby-on-Tees and Preston is 146 miles. The road distance is 99.4 miles.

How do I travel from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston bus from?

Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Middlesbrough station.

Where do I catch the Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston train from?

Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Eaglescliffe station.

Train or bus from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston?

The best way to get from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 1m.

Where does the Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston bus arrive?

Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston train arrive?

Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2369+ hotels available in Preston.

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There are 5 ways to get from Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eaglescliffe to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
4h 16m
£53–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Middlesbrough to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 1m
£19–34
Drive 98.8 mi
1. Drive from Thornaby-on-Tees to Prestoncar 98.8 mi
1h 54m
£24–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jubilee Bridge to Town Hallbus 6
2. Take the train from Darlington to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain
5h 5m
£52–103
Bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Gardner Streetbus 125
7h 37m
£28–61

Thornaby-on-Tees to Preston by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 144.8 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Thornaby-on-Tees, England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Lockheed Close to Preston via Village Hall, Eaglescliffe, and Manchester Oxford Road in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jubilee Bridge to Bus Station via High Street Stand Q, High Street Stand F, Middlesbrough, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 1m.

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