The distance between Winchester and Preston is around 355km (221 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Winchester to Preston by train, 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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Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston.
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Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Preston.
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There are several options for getting from Winchester to Preston by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £115 ($135) and will take around 4h 50m. 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 £225 ($265).
The distance between Winchester and Preston is around 355km (221 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Winchester and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Winchester to Preston is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).
The cheapest way to travel between Winchester and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £115 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Winchester and Preston. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Winchester to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo and Euston station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.
South Western Railway, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Winchester and Preston. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Winchester and Preston. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Preston. instead which will take 2h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Winchester to Preston. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Winchester and Preston. The distance is around 371km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Winchester to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 25m | £225($265) | every 30 mins | 355km (221 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 25m | £235($275) | hourly | 406km (252 miles) |
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 4hrs | £310($370) | hourly | 916km (569 miles) |
Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 4h 15m | £295($345) | every 2 hours | 899km (558 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | £130($155) | hourly | 456km (284 miles) |
Train via Manchester Piccadilly | 4h 50m | £115($135) | every 4 hours | 394km (245 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £64($76) | on demand | 371km (231 miles) |
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The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.