How to travel from London to Preston

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Travel Information from London to Preston

Distance189 miles (305 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$18 - $66
Cheapest modeBus • $18 (€16) • 6 h
Fastest modeFlight • $66 (€60) • 1 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesMegabus, British Airways or Avanti West Coast

Travel 189 miles (305 km) by train, bus or flight between London and Preston. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Megabus, British Airways or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from London to Preston.

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from London to Preston

How to get from London to Preston by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM6h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:10PMPreston, Bus Station
$451One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM6h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:10PMPreston, Bus Station
$451One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1380
07:00PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
08:05PMManchester Airport
$1651One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW09870
09:30AM2h09
London Euston (EUS)
11:39AMPreston station (PRE)
$1291One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW09872
10:30AM2h09
London Euston (EUS)
12:39PMPreston station (PRE)
$1291One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW10510
09:37AM3h14
London Euston (EUS)
12:51PMPreston station (PRE)
$1261One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:10AM6h00
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
05:10PMPreston, Bus Station
$451One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX540 · NX181
08:00PM6h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:25AMPreston, Bus Station
$511One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX540 · NX540 · RL152
12:00PM8h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
08:50PMPreston, Bus Station
$681One-way
2 transfers
British AirwaysBA1372
03:25PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
04:35PMManchester Airport
$1651One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1378
05:20PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
06:30PMManchester Airport
$2291One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1358
06:55AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
08:00AMManchester Airport
$2941One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Preston

Travel to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Preston.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from London to Preston: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from London to Preston is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $18 (€16) compared to other travel options to Preston:

A bus is $49 (€44) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $66 (€60) from London to Preston.

Taking a bus costs $29 (€27) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $47 (€43).

The fastest way from London to Preston is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Preston that take longer:

Bus takes 6 h on average.

Train takes on average 2 h 9 min.

The distance is approximately 189 miles (305 km) from London to Preston.

The average frequency per day from London to Preston is:

  • 5 buses a day.
  • 9 flights per day.
  • 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between London and Preston as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Preston:

  • Most travelers take a bus from London, Victoria Coach Station to Preston, Bus Station.
  • Most travelers take a train from London Euston to Preston.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Preston:

  • You can go to Preston from London by bus with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $18 (€16) with FlixBus from London to Preston on Omio.
  • You can travel by plane between London and Preston with British Airways, and you can find British Airways London to Preston tickets for $66 (€60) on Omio.
  • You can travel by train to Preston from London with Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper, and you can find Avanti West Coast London to Preston tickets for $47 (€43) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Preston with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 3 direct buses per day to take to Preston with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
  • You can find 6 direct flights per day to take to Preston with British Airways.
  • You can check for a direct train to Preston with Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper with 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Preston tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from London to Preston often also extend their vacation to go to Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester or Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Preston and these popular destinations at a great price.
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