How to Travel from
Colchester to Preston
by Route or Car
Schedule
Colchester, Great Britain → Preston, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Colchester to Preston
Composite routes from Colchester to Preston
Cheapest
1 h 19 min
Car
104 km.
from $5
Other
3 h 36 min
318 km.
from $254.83
6 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
318 km.
from $77.84
4 h 57 min
Train, Plane
318 km.
from $143.13
6 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
318 km.
from $128.27
6 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
318 km.
from $156.10
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$189.87
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Friday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$35.44–$177.21
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$40.50–$265.81
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$405.05
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Tuesday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$291.13
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$189.87
British Airways
Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.76–$354.42
Ryanair UK
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Stansted Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$34.18–$303.79
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$278.47
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$82.28
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$101.26–$253.16
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Colchester to London
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$18.99–$27.85
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$43.04
Train from Glasgow Central to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$120.25
Northern Rail
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19
Greater Anglia
Email:
Website:
greateranglia.co.uk/
Train from Colchester to London
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Train from Colchester to Stratford
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$35.44
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Preston?
The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Preston is to bus and fly and train which costs $59.78 - $217.39 and takes 6h 16m.
What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Preston?
The fastest way to get from Colchester to Preston is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .
Is there a direct train between Colchester and Preston?
No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Preston via Liverpool Street station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
How far is it from Colchester to Preston?
The distance between Colchester and Preston is 422 km. The road distance is 414.3 km.
How do I travel from Colchester to Preston without a car?
The best way to get from Colchester to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .
How long does it take to get from Colchester to Preston?
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Colchester to Preston, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Colchester to Preston train from?
Colchester to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Where does the Colchester to Preston train arrive?
Colchester to Preston train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.
Can I drive from Colchester to Preston?
Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Preston is 414 km. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Colchester to Preston.
How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Preston?
Book your Colchester to Preston train tickets online with Omio.
Where can I stay near Preston?
There are 2035+ hotels available in Preston. Prices start at $36.78 per night.
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