The distance between Doncaster and Preston is around 147km (91 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Doncaster to Preston by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Preston.
There are several options for getting from Doncaster to Preston by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).
The distance between Doncaster and Preston is around 147km (91 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 107km (66 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Doncaster and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Doncaster to Preston is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Doncaster and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Doncaster and Preston. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Doncaster to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Manchester Piccadilly. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 15m.
TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Doncaster and Preston. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Doncaster and Preston. We recommend that you drive to Preston. instead which will take 1h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Doncaster to Preston. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Preston. instead which will take 2h 15m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Doncaster and Preston. The distance is around 151km (94 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Doncaster to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around £27 ($32).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 15m | £27($32) | hourly | 147km (91 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £26($31) | on demand | 151km (94 miles) |
The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.