The distance between Seaton and Preston 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 Seaton to Preston 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 Manchester Oxford Road and then to Preston.
Take the bus to Bus Stn and then to Preston Coach Station.
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There are several options for getting from Seaton to Preston by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 45m. 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 Seaton and Preston is around 179km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Seaton and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Seaton to Preston is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Seaton 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 Seaton and Preston. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Seaton to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Thornaby and Manchester Oxford Road. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Seaton and Preston. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Seaton and Preston. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Seaton to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Middlesbrough Bus Station Stand 11 and Bus Stn. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
Megabus UK, National Express, Diamond Bus North West and Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire run regular bus services between Seaton and Preston. Buses run once a week and take around 3h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Seaton to Preston. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Oxford Road and then to Preston. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Seaton and Preston. 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 Seaton to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £38 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | £38($45) | every 2 hours | 255km (158 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £27($32) | once a week | 248km (154 miles) |
Bus via Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St | 5h 45m | £14($17) | twice daily | 258km (161 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £31($37) | on demand | 179km (111 miles) |
Diamond Bus North West
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.