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

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Preston from London. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 11 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 0m
£14
£24
18
Train
3h 39m
£51
£143
8
Flight
3h 45m
£32
£128
53

What is the cheapest way to reach Preston from London?

You can get to Preston with just £14 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 £15
tomorrow
from £26
Monday
from £16
Tuesday
from £16
Wednesday
from £16
Thursday
from £14
Friday
from £16

    Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    10h 35m
    0
    00:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - T2/3
    11:15
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £15
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20

    • Cheapest Flights today

  • Ryanair
    9h 35m
    0
    09:40
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £45
  • British Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    15:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £115
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 25m
    0
    06:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £119
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 40m
    0
    15:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £145

    • Cheapest Trains today

  • Greater Anglia
    3h 39m
    0
    04:56
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    08:35
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £53
  • Transport For London
    3h 40m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £63
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 45m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £63
  • Southeastern
    3h 40m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £74

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    23:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 1m
    0
    22:09
    London
    Marble Arch
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36

    • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • Ryanair
    15h 0m
    0
    08:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £32
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 10m
    0
    07:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £56
  • Aer Lingus
    17h 55m
    0
    18:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    12:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £182
  • Loganair
    4h 0m
    0
    14:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    18:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £251

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    23:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 1m
    0
    22:09
    London
    Marble Arch
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33

    • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    11h 0m
    0
    09:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £32
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 35m
    0
    06:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    16:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £49
  • Aer Lingus
    13h 35m
    0
    20:45
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    10:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £176
  • Loganair
    10h 5m
    0
    08:55
    London City Airport
    London City Airport
    19:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £179

    • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • Metro Turizm
    3h 45m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £197
  • Transport For London
    3h 40m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £197
  • TfL Rail
    3h 52m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:51
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £206
  • London Overground
    4h 7m
    0
    05:32
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £213

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    11:30
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    20:50
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    8h 58m
    0
    11:52
    London
    Marble Arch
    20:50
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

    • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Ryanair
    11h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    20:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £32
  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 50m
    0
    06:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    21:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £64
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 45m
    0
    16:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £123
  • British Airways
    3h 50m
    0
    06:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    10:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £138

    • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Metro Turizm
    3h 45m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £51
  • London Overground
    4h 7m
    0
    05:32
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £64
  • Greater Anglia
    3h 50m
    0
    05:49
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £64
  • TfL Rail
    3h 52m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:51
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £214

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    9h 20m
    0
    11:30
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    20:50
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    8h 58m
    0
    11:52
    London
    Marble Arch
    20:50
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32

    • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    10h 5m
    0
    10:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £38
  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 50m
    0
    06:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    21:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £42
  • Wizz Air
    15h 10m
    0
    20:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    11:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Wizz Air
    Economy
    from £56
  • Air Bagan
    9h 35m
    0
    06:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    15:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £61

    • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Metro Turizm
    3h 45m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £164
  • Transport For London
    3h 40m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £164
  • London Overground
    4h 7m
    0
    05:32
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £189
  • Greater Anglia
    3h 50m
    0
    05:49
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £189

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18

    • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    11h 45m
    0
    10:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £36
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 55m
    0
    15:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £77
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 5m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £127
  • BA CityFlyer
    5h 15m
    0
    14:00
    London City Airport
    London City Airport
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from £214

    • Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Metro Turizm
    3h 45m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £199
  • Transport For London
    3h 40m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £199
  • TfL Rail
    3h 52m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:51
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £207
  • London Overground
    4h 7m
    0
    05:32
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £214

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21

    • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 45m
    0
    07:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £51
  • Ryanair
    5h 50m
    0
    16:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £56
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 5m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £145
  • Loganair
    15h 30m
    0
    18:55
    London City Airport
    London City Airport
    10:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £163

    • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Metro Turizm
    3h 45m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £57
  • Transport For London
    3h 40m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £57
  • London Overground
    4h 7m
    0
    05:32
    London
    White Hart Lane Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    London Overground
    Economy
    from £69
  • Greater Anglia
    3h 50m
    0
    05:49
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £69

What are the fastest trips from London to Preston?

You can get to Preston from London in just 3h 39m with a Train from Greater Anglia. 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 39m
tomorrow
from 4h 0m
Monday
from 3h 40m
Tuesday
from 3h 45m
Wednesday
from 3h 40m
Thursday
from 3h 40m
Friday
from 3h 40m

    Fastest Trains today

  • Greater Anglia
    3h 39m
    0
    04:56
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    08:35
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £53
  • Transport For London
    3h 40m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £63
  • Southeastern
    3h 40m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Southeastern
    Economy
    from £74
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 45m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £63

    • Fastest Flights today

  • British Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    15:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £115
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 40m
    0
    15:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £145
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 25m
    0
    06:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    12:35
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £119
  • BA CityFlyer
    8h 35m
    0
    11:25
    London City Airport
    London City Airport
    20:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from £205

    • Fastest Buses today

  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    08:00
    London
    Stratford Coach Station
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • Loganair
    4h 0m
    0
    14:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    18:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £251
  • British Airways
    4h 35m
    0
    11:15
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    15:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £443
  • Ryanair
    15h 0m
    0
    08:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    23:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £32
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 10m
    0
    07:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £56

    • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    23:35
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    23:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Transport For London
    3h 40m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £197
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 45m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £197
  • Greater Anglia
    3h 50m
    0
    05:49
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £213
  • TfL Rail
    3h 52m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:51
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £206

    • Fastest Flights Monday

  • BA CityFlyer
    5h 50m
    0
    06:50
    London City Airport
    London City Airport
    12:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from £208
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 35m
    0
    06:30
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    16:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £49
  • Loganair
    10h 5m
    0
    08:55
    London City Airport
    London City Airport
    19:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £179
  • Ryanair
    11h 0m
    0
    09:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £32

    • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    23:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 1m
    0
    22:09
    London
    Marble Arch
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Metro Turizm
    3h 45m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £51
  • Greater Anglia
    3h 50m
    0
    05:49
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £64
  • TfL Rail
    3h 52m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:51
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £214
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    3h 52m
    0
    05:47
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway)
    Economy
    from £225

    • Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 45m
    0
    16:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £123
  • British Airways
    3h 50m
    0
    06:30
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    10:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £138
  • Ryanair
    11h 5m
    0
    09:00
    Luton Airport
    Luton Airport
    20:05
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £32
  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 50m
    0
    06:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    21:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £64

    • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    23:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    8h 58m
    0
    11:52
    London
    Marble Arch
    20:50
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Transport For London
    3h 40m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £164
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 45m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £164
  • Greater Anglia
    3h 50m
    0
    05:49
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £189
  • TfL Rail
    3h 52m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:51
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £211

    • Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Aer Lingus
    3h 55m
    0
    16:20
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    20:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £121
  • Air Bagan
    9h 35m
    0
    06:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    15:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Air Bagan
    Economy
    from £61
  • Ryanair
    10h 5m
    0
    10:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £38
  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 50m
    0
    06:25
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    21:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £42

    • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    23:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    07:10
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    8h 58m
    0
    11:52
    London
    Marble Arch
    20:50
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Transport For London
    3h 40m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £199
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 45m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £199
  • Greater Anglia
    3h 50m
    0
    05:49
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £214
  • TfL Rail
    3h 52m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:51
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £207

    • Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Loganair
    4h 0m
    0
    14:40
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    18:40
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £279
  • Aer Lingus
    4h 5m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £127
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 55m
    0
    15:20
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    20:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £77
  • BA CityFlyer
    5h 15m
    0
    14:00
    London City Airport
    London City Airport
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from £214

    • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Transport For London
    3h 40m
    0
    05:59
    London
    Stratford Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Transport For London
    Economy
    from £57
  • Metro Turizm
    3h 45m
    0
    05:54
    London
    Charlton Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Metro Turizm
    Economy
    from £57
  • Greater Anglia
    3h 50m
    0
    05:49
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:39
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    Greater Anglia
    Economy
    from £69
  • TfL Rail
    3h 59m
    0
    05:52
    London
    Tottenham Hale Train Station
    09:51
    Preston
    Central Station
    0
    TfL Rail
    Economy
    from £92

    • Fastest Flights Friday

  • Aer Lingus
    4h 5m
    0
    15:10
    London Heathrow Airport
    London Heathrow Airport - Central Bus Station
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £145
  • Ryanair
    5h 50m
    0
    16:10
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:00
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £56
  • Loganair
    15h 30m
    0
    18:55
    London City Airport
    London City Airport
    10:25
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £163
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 45m
    0
    07:00
    London Gatwick Airport
    London Gatwick Airport
    22:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £51

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    6h 0m
    0
    10:30
    London
    Finchley Road Station
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    6h 25m
    0
    20:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • FlixBus
    6h 30m
    0
    10:00
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    16:30
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    6h 45m
    0
    19:40
    London
    Golders Green Coach Station
    02:25
    Preston
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from London to Preston

What are the most popular stations in London and Preston?

In London, you will usually depart from Euston Station, Victoria Coach Station or Paddington, 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 London? With 14 connections between 11 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 London and Preston, you can pay as low as £14 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 Train from Greater Anglia: you will get to Preston in just 3h 39m.

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 London and Preston are National Express, FlixBus and Ryanair, 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 London 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 Belsize Park or to Bamber Bridge, and look at flights from Rochester 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 London to Preston?

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

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Metro Turizm, Greater Anglia, London Overground and 5 more.

Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Aer Lingus and 5 more.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from London 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 London to Preston

How can I reach Preston from London?

Every day, there are on average 14 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Preston from London.

How far is Preston from London?

The distance between London and Preston is 305.1 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between London 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 8 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 52 kgs, and a flight 75 kgs.

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

You can get to Preston with just £14 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from London 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 39m with a Train from Greater Anglia.

More routes to London and to Preston

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