The distance between Oxford and Preston is around 279km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Oxford 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Preston.
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Take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Preston City Centre Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Oxford to Preston by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £89 ($105).
The distance between Oxford and Preston is around 279km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 243km (151 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Oxford and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oxford to Preston is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £89 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Oxford and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oxford and Preston. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oxford to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 50m.
CrossCountry and Avanti West Coast run train services between Oxford and Preston. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oxford and Preston. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oxford to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Oxford and Preston. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oxford to Preston. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Oxford and Preston. The distance is around 290km (180 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oxford to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £89 ($105).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 50m | £89($105) | hourly | 279km (174 miles) |
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £260($305) | hourly | 435km (270 miles) |
Train to Southampton Airport Parkway, plane | 3h 40m | £265($315) | every 2 hours | 454km (282 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | £30($35) | once daily | 311km (193 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth | 5h 10m | £14($17) | once daily | 323km (201 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £51($60) | on demand | 290km (180 miles) |
Eastern Airways
The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.