How to travel from Brighton to Preston, United Kingdom

The distance between Brighton and Preston is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Brighton to Preston by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £260($310)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International LL and then to Preston.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($140)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Heathrow Airport London T23 then Alfreton Newtonwood Lane 28-29 and then to Preston Coach Station.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £40($47)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Preston.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brighton and Preston

There are several options for getting from Brighton to Preston by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £40 ($47) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £260 ($310).

The distance between Brighton and Preston is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Brighton and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brighton to Preston is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £260 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Brighton and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £40 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brighton and Preston. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brighton to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL and London Euston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Thameslink and Avanti West Coast run train services between Brighton and Preston. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Brighton and Preston. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brighton to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Heathrow Airport London T23 and Alfreton Newtonwood Lane 28-29. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Brighton and Preston. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brighton to Preston. We recommend that you take the train to Farringdon then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Brighton and Preston. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brighton to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brighton and Preston

Transport options from Brighton to Preston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3h 50m
£260($310)
every 30 mins423km (263 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane4h 15m
£245($290)
hourly448km (278 miles)
Plane and Train4h 55m
£210($245)
every 2 hours926km (575 miles)
Train to Cambridge, plane5hrs
£215($255)
hourly462km (287 miles)
Train
4h 45m
£120($140)
hourly433km (269 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
£40($47)
5 times a week503km (313 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
£78($90)
on demand447km (278 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Brighton and Preston

Train operators

Airports near Preston

The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Preston
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Preston
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Preston