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What is the best way to travel from Cambridge to Preston?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Preston from Cambridge. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 50m
£23
£45
6
Train
4h 0m
£109
£109
3
Flight
3h 30m
£63
£125
94

What is the cheapest way to reach Preston from Cambridge?

You can get to Preston with just £23 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £23
tomorrow
from £63
Friday
from £31
Saturday
from £37
Sunday
from £93
Monday
from £52
Tuesday

    Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    11h 15m
    0
    05:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    05:25
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    17:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    23:45
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    12:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £88
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    08:40
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    12:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £105
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 5m
    0
    16:45
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    21:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £117
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 40m
    0
    07:50
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    12:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £119

    Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • R Airlines
    11h 0m
    0
    05:55
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    16:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £63
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 0m
    0
    07:55
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    16:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £69
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 35m
    0
    17:35
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £118
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 55m
    0
    16:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    21:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £119

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    17:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    13:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    21:50
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    00:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • FlixBus
    9h 15m
    0
    07:15
    Cambridge
    Parkside
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    17:35
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    13:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    20:50
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    27h 25m
    0
    07:35
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    11:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £93
  • EasyJet Airline
    28h 30m
    0
    07:00
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    11:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £132
  • R Airlines
    14h 45m
    0
    07:45
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    22:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £139
  • Jet2.com
    5h 5m
    0
    12:55
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    18:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £163

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    00:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    17:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    23:45
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Great Northern
    4h 0m
    0
    05:39
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Great Northern
    Economy
    from £109
  • Great Northern
    4h 43m
    0
    05:56
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    10:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Great Northern
    Economy
    from £109
  • CrossCountry
    4h 54m
    0
    05:57
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    10:51
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £109

What are the fastest trips from Cambridge to Preston?

You can get to Preston from Cambridge in just 3h 30m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

today
from 3h 30m
tomorrow
from 4h 35m
Friday
from 6h 50m
Saturday
from 6h 50m
Sunday
from 5h 5m
Monday
from 4h 0m
Tuesday

    Fastest Flights today

  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 30m
    0
    15:40
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    19:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £249
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    08:40
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    12:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £105
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 40m
    0
    07:50
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    12:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £119
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 5m
    0
    16:45
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    21:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £117
  • Fastest Buses today

  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    23:45
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    13:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    20:50
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    17:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    11h 5m
    0
    05:25
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 35m
    0
    17:35
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £118
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 55m
    0
    16:55
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    21:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £119
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 0m
    0
    07:55
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    16:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £69
  • R Airlines
    11h 0m
    0
    05:55
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    16:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £63

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    00:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    8h 25m
    0
    13:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    21:50
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    17:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    00:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    13:25
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    20:50
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    7h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Cambridge
    Trumpington Park and Ride
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    17:35
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Jet2.com
    5h 5m
    0
    12:55
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    18:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £163
  • Wizz Air
    8h 15m
    0
    10:05
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    18:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £182
  • R Airlines
    14h 45m
    0
    07:45
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    22:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £139
  • Ryanair
    27h 25m
    0
    07:35
    London Stansted Airport
    London Stansted Airport
    11:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £93

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Great Northern
    4h 0m
    0
    05:39
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Great Northern
    Economy
    from £109
  • Great Northern
    4h 43m
    0
    05:56
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    10:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Great Northern
    Economy
    from £109
  • CrossCountry
    4h 54m
    0
    05:57
    Cambridge
    Central Station
    10:51
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    CrossCountry
    Economy
    from £109
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 50m
    0
    00:20
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    23:45
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £55
  • National Express
    8h 35m
    0
    17:50
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Cambridge to Preston

What are the most popular stations in Cambridge and Preston?

In Cambridge, you will usually depart from Jesus College, Drummer Street or Gazeley Road Bus Station, while in Preston you will be arriving at Coach Station, Central Station or Little Oaks Coach Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Preston from Cambridge? With 5 connections between 3 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Cambridge and Preston, you can pay as low as £23 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Preston in just 3h 30m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Cambridge and Preston are National Express, EasyJet Airline and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Cambridge and Preston is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Trumpington or to Bamber Bridge, and look at flights from Cambridge Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Cambridge to Preston?

The most popular companies between Cambridge and Preston, are National Express, EasyJet Airline and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Great Northern and CrossCountry

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, R Airlines, Ryanair and 2 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Cambridge to Preston

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Cambridge to Preston. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Cambridge to Preston

How can I reach Preston from Cambridge?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Preston from Cambridge.

How far is Preston from Cambridge?

The distance between Cambridge and Preston is 256.6 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Cambridge and Preston?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 7 kgs of CO2, a train 9 kgs, a car 44 kgs, and a flight 63 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Cambridge to Preston?

You can get to Preston with just £23 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Preston?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Preston in just 3h 30m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Cambridge and to Preston

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Cambridge and to Preston. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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