How to travel from Preston to London

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Travel Information from Preston to London

distanceDistance189 miles (305 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$14 - $68
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $14 (€13) • 6 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $68 (€61) • 1 h
carriersPopular travel companiesMegabus, British Airways or Avanti West Coast

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

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from Preston to London

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
02:25PM6h10
Preston, Carlisle Street
08:35PMLondon
$441One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
02:25PM6h10
Preston, Carlisle Street
08:35PMLondon
$441One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
British Airways
07:50PM1h05
Manchester Airport (MAN)
08:55PMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$3531One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Avanti West Coast
11:18AM3h36
Preston station (PRE)
02:54PMLondon Euston (EUS)
$1241One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
01:18PM3h36
Preston station (PRE)
04:54PMLondon Euston (EUS)
$1241One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
11:18AM3h22
Preston station (PRE)
02:40PMLondon Euston (EUS)
$1241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
02:25PM6h45
Preston, Carlisle Street
09:10PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$441One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:15AM6h55
Preston, Carlisle Street
10:10AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
$491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
02:25PM8h45
Preston, Carlisle Street
11:10PMLondon
$531One-way
1 transfer
British Airways
06:45AM1h15
Manchester Airport (MAN)
08:00AMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$1771One-way
0 transfers
British Airways
07:55AM1h15
Manchester Airport (MAN)
09:10AMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$2321One-way
0 transfers
British Airways
08:55AM1h15
Manchester Airport (MAN)
10:10AMLondon Heathrow Airport (LHR)
$4121One-way
0 transfers

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Travel from Preston to London on National Express, easyJet and FlixBus travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Chiltern Railways is a train company based in the United Kingdom with trains between Preston and London. It operates services from London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, Banbury, Aylesbury, High Wycombe, and Stratford-upon-Avon. It also runs services from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon. Chiltern Railways offers a range of train types, including InterCity 125, Class 165 and Class 168 trains. These trains are equipped with comfortable seating, air conditioning, power sockets, and free Wi-Fi. The company offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak, and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include a café bar, a shop, and a quiet coach. The most popular routes for Chiltern Railways are London Marylebone to Birmingham Snow Hill, Oxford, and High Wycombe.

    National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance travel company operating over 550 travel per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates travel services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express travel have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most travel come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your travel between Preston and London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

      EasyJet is a British multinational budget airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN) and the largest UK-based airline based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to more than 150 destinations in Europe and North Africa, making it a very popular low-cost carrier for travelers. To keep fares as low as possible, tickets are non-refundable, and no complimentary snacks are served onboard. All easyJet fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for travelers bringing hand luggage and checked luggage.

        FAQs: Travel from Preston to London

        FAQs: Travel to London 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 Preston to London.
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        There are 3 travel options to London from Preston. You can take a train, bus or flight.

        The cheapest way to go to London from Preston is by taking a bus, which costs on average $14 (€13).

        This is compared to other ways of getting from Preston to London:

        A bus is $54 (€48) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $68 (€61) from Preston to London.

        A bus is $32 (€29) less than a train with an average ticket price of $46 (€42) from Preston to London.

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

        There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:

        Bus takes on average 6 h 10 min.

        Taking a train requires on average 2 h 11 min of travel time.

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

        The average frequency per day from Preston to London is:

        • 5 buses a day.
        • 11 flights a day.
        • Around 7 trains per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Preston to London 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 Preston to London:

        • Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Preston to London depart from Preston, Bus Station to London, Victoria Coach Station.
        • Most travelers board their train from Preston and arrive in London Euston.

        The following travel companies offer services from Preston to London:

        • Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can take you to London by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Preston to London for $14 (€13).
        • British Airways can take you to London by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for British Airways from Preston to London for $68 (€61).
        • Avanti West Coast or Caledonian Sleeper can take you to London by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Preston to London for $46 (€42).

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

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

        Direct services to London 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 trip.

        Looking to extend your trip from Preston to London? Many Omio customers who go from Preston to London usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you're looking to explore Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels from London, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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