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.
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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Take the train to Ashford International then St Pancras International and then to Preston.
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Take the train to London Charing Cross then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston.
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Take the train to London Victoria then take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then take the train to Preston.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Ashford International + 1 similar | 3h 45m | £125($145) | hourly | 468km (291 miles) |
Train | 3h 45m | £115($140) | hourly | 437km (272 miles) |
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 15m | £270($320) | hourly | 438km (272 miles) |
Train to Gatwick Airport, plane | 4h 55m | £140($165) | hourly | 868km (539 miles) |
Train to London Bridge, plane | 4h 55m | £270($315) | hourly | 560km (348 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 10m | £48($57) | every 3 hours | 505km (314 miles) |
Drive | 4h 60m | £82($95) | on demand | 474km (294 miles) |
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