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 £18 - £29 and takes 6h 49m.

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 to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Vermont and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Sunderland Interchange and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

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 South Hylton and arriving at Preston via Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Washington to Preston?

The distance between Washington and Preston is 166 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 subway and train which takes 3h 50m and costs £35 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 Nexus Metro, depart from South Hylton station.

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 Nexus Metro, arrive at Central 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 2288+ hotels available in Preston.

Washington to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, and car

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from South Hylton to Central Stationsubway Grn
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
3h 50m
£39–95
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 49m
£18–29
Drive 115.8 mi
1. Drive from Washington to Prestoncar 115.8 mi
2h 20m
£29–42
Bus via Bolton Interchange
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 172
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus 125
8h 55m
£26–44

Washington to Preston by subway and train

193Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 164.9 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Vermont to Preston Bus Station via Interchange, Sunderland Interchange, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 49m.

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