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The British Museum
Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prestbury to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €175. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €175, and a train costs an average of €175.
Distance: 149 miles (240 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€175 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1h 39m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 3h 57m by car). Tickets start at around €175 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Prestbury to London trains for today, Friday, August 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:13 AM Prestbury | 2h14 | 11:27 AM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:13 AM Prestbury | 2h14 | 12:27 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:13 AM Prestbury | 2h14 | 1:27 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:13 PM Prestbury | 2h14 | 2:27 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:13 PM Prestbury | 2h14 | 3:27 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:13 PM Prestbury | 2h15 | 4:28 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:13 PM Prestbury | 2h16 | 5:29 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:13 PM Prestbury | 2h14 | 6:27 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:13 PM Prestbury | 2h14 | 7:27 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:14 PM Prestbury | 2h13 | 8:27 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:13 PM Prestbury | 2h21 | 9:34 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:13 PM Prestbury | 2h18 | 10:31 PM London | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:13 PM Prestbury | 2h45 | 11:58 PM London | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Prestbury to London run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €175 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:14. The fastest train covers the 149 miles (240 km) distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 149 miles (240 km) |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €175 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 5:20 AM |
Last train 9:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Vast world museum with the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and global antiquities. Essential for history lovers.
Leading art museum on Trafalgar Square with masterpieces from Van Gogh, Turner and da Vinci. Free and internationally renowned.
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Lively riverside stretch linking major landmarks, markets and cultural venues. Ideal for walking, views and people-watching.
Large royal park with the Serpentine, rose gardens and broad lawns. Excellent for relaxing, boating and central green space.
Historic Greenwich riverside district with maritime heritage, market streets and hilltop views near major cultural landmarks.
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Slow-cooked beef, carrots, onions and herbs under a suet pastry lid. A comforting British pie long associated with London pubs and Sunday meals.
A full cooked breakfast with eggs, sausages, bacon, beans, mushrooms and toast. A traditional morning meal served across London cafes and hotels.
Celebrated fine dining restaurant by Heston Blumenthal showcasing historic British dishes in an elegant, high-end Knightsbridge room.
Well-known pub serving excellent pies, ales and British mains in a relaxed, polished gastropub setting near Victoria Park.
Historic Covent Garden restaurant famous for classic British pies in a lively, traditional setting popular with locals and visitors.
Very costly by European standards. Hotels, dining, and transit are pricier than in most UK and EU city breaks, especially in central areas.
Restaurants often add 12.5% service; if not, tip 10-12%. Taxis: round up or 10%. Cafes: optional small change or none.
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Most Prestbury to London trains use the Prestbury to London Euston station pair. Use this guide to compare Prestbury and London train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Prestbury is 1 km from Prestbury city centre. Public transport options include:
Prestbury has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Prestbury.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Prestbury: Parking.
Available at Prestbury: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Prestbury: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, Manchester Platform: Step free access from car park through gate onto platform or by steps from station entrance. Macclesfield platform: Reached only by footbridge from Manchester platform with 31 steps up across bridge and down 33 steps. Rest landings and handrails on both sides, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
London Euston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Nando's, The Signal Box, Delice de France, Tortilla, Starbucks, AMT Coffee, Upper Crust, Camden Food Co., & many more
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00, Sat: 06:00 - 23:00, Sun: 07:00 - 00:00. Information desks are located near the center of the station's main concourse.
Luggage storage is excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Euston: Taxis, WC.
Available at London Euston: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Euston: Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
Nearby hotels include Hilton London Euston, The Wesley Euston Hotel, Travelodge London Central Euston.
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