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

The cheapest way to get from Washington to Preston is to bus which costs £16 - £28 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Washington to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Washington and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Washington station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Galleries Bus Station and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Sunderland Interchange and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Washington and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Washington to Preston. However, there are services departing from Heworth and arriving at Preston via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Washington to Preston?

The distance between Washington and Preston is 160 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Washington to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Washington to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Washington to Preston bus from?

Washington to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Washington to Preston train from?

Washington to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Washington to Preston?

The best way to get from Washington to Preston is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £28 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Washington to Preston bus arrive?

Washington to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Washington to Preston train arrive?

Washington to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Washington to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Washington to Preston is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Washington to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2319+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
3h 37m
£38–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk073
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 53m
£16–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Nelson Street N2bus 172
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Prestontrain York - Blackpool North / ...
6h 8m
£38–79
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Prestoncar 115.8 mi
2h 20m
£29–42

Washington to Preston by bus, subway, and train

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 158.7 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Washington, England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Preston via Interchange, Heworth, Central Station, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galleries Bus Station to Preston Bus Station via Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 53m.

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