The distance between Preston and Seaton is around 179km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Preston to Seaton by train, bus 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 Leeds and then to Thornaby.
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Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Middlesbrough.
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There are several options for getting from Preston to Seaton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).
The distance between Preston and Seaton is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Preston and Seaton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Preston to Seaton is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Preston and Seaton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Preston and Seaton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Preston to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds and Thornaby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Preston and Seaton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Preston and Seaton. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Preston to Seaton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and Middlesbrough. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.
National Express, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Preston and Seaton. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Preston to Seaton. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Thornaby. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Preston and Seaton. The distance is around 179km (111 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Preston to Seaton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £45 ($53).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £45($53) | hourly | 233km (145 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 30m | £15($18) | once daily | 253km (157 miles) |
Bus via Bolton Interchange | 5h 45m | £22($26) | every 4 hours | 252km (157 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £31($37) | on demand | 179km (111 miles) |
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The following major airports near Seaton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.