How to travel from Preston to Seaton, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Leeds and then to Thornaby.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £45($53)
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)

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Drive

Drive to Seaton Carew.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance179km (111 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Preston and Seaton

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Preston to Seaton

Compare travel optionsbetween Preston and Seaton

Transport options from Preston to Seaton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
£45($53)
hourly233km (145 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 30m
£15($18)
once daily253km (157 miles)
Bus via Bolton Interchange5h 45m
£22($26)
every 4 hours252km (157 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
£31($37)
on demand179km (111 miles)

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Airports near Seaton

The following major airports near Seaton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Seaton
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Seaton
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Seaton