How to travel from London to Preston, United Kingdom

The distance between London and Preston is around 334km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from London 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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Plane and Train

Fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £235($275)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Preston.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated byAvanti West Coast+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Preston City Centre Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Preston.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Distance350km (217 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between London and Preston

There are several options for getting from London to Preston by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £235 ($275).

The distance between London and Preston is around 334km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 305km (189 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from London and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from London to Preston is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £235 ($275).

The cheapest way to travel between London and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between London and Preston. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between London and Preston with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 10m.

Avanti West Coast run train services between London and Preston. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, 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 London and Preston. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between London and Preston with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6h 10m.

Megabus UK and FlixBus run regular bus services between London and Preston. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from London to Preston. We recommend that you fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 London and Preston. The distance is around 350km (217 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from London to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from London to Preston

Compare travel optionsbetween London and Preston

Transport options from London to Preston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
2h 25m
£235($275)
every 30 mins334km (207 miles)
Train and Plane3h 25m
£260($305)
hourly462km (287 miles)
Train
3h 10m
£95($110)
hourly346km (215 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
£23($27)
once daily394km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 40m
£61($72)
on demand350km (217 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