How to travel from Hastings to Preston, United Kingdom

The distance between Hastings and Preston is around 437km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Hastings 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 via Ashford International

Take the train to Ashford International then St Pancras International and then to Preston.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
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1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

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

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £270($320)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to London Victoria then take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then take the train to Preston.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £48($57)
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Drive

Drive to Preston.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance474km (294 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hastings and Preston

There are several options for getting from Hastings to Preston by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).

The distance between Hastings and Preston is around 437km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 392km (244 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Hastings and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hastings to Preston is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Hastings and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hastings and Preston. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hastings to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Bridge and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

South Eastern Trains Service, Southern Service and Avanti West Coast run train services between Hastings and Preston. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Hastings and Preston. We recommend that you take the train to Ashford International then St Pancras International and then to Preston. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hastings to Preston. We recommend that you take the train to London Charing Cross then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hastings and Preston. The distance is around 474km (294 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hastings to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hastings and Preston

Transport options from Hastings to Preston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Ashford International + 1 similar
3h 45m
£125($145)
hourly468km (291 miles)
Train3h 45m
£115($140)
hourly437km (272 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
£270($320)
hourly438km (272 miles)
Train to Gatwick Airport, plane4h 55m
£140($165)
hourly868km (539 miles)
Train to London Bridge, plane4h 55m
£270($315)
hourly560km (348 miles)
Train and Bus
8h 10m
£48($57)
every 3 hours505km (314 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£82($95)
on demand474km (294 miles)

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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