How to Travel from
Leicester to Preston
by Rideshare or Car
Two ways to Travel from Leicester to Preston
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (123 km)
1 h 25 min
123 km.
from $6
Other
Rideshare
1 h 25 min
123 km.
from $4.68
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Leicester St Margarets bus station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$26.58
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
Phone:
+44 151 330 6200
Email:
Website:
stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Percy
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.78–$3.80
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Nuneaton to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$59.49–$177.21
East Midlands Railways
Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leicester to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.11–$49.37
Train from Sheffield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$18.99–$36.71
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leicester to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38
Bus from Birmingham to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$31.64–$45.57
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$44.30
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Northern Rail
Train from Sheffield to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$15.19
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Preston?
The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Preston is to bus and line 125 bus which costs $18.48 - $26.09 and takes 6h 50m.
What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Preston?
The fastest way to get from Leicester to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Preston?
No, there is no direct bus from Leicester to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Is there a direct train between Leicester and Preston?
No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Preston via Nuneaton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
How far is it from Leicester to Preston?
The distance between Leicester and Preston is 209 km. The road distance is 202.8 km.
How do I travel from Leicester to Preston without a car?
The best way to get from Leicester to Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $70.65 - $195.65 .
How long does it take to get from Leicester to Preston?
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Leicester to Preston, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Leicester to Preston bus from?
Leicester to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Leicester station.
Where do I catch the Leicester to Preston train from?
Leicester to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Nuneaton station.
Train, bus or fly from Leicester to Preston?
The best way to get from Leicester to Preston is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs $70.65 - $195.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $65.22 and takes 5h 8m. There are no good options to fly between Leicester to Preston.
Where does the Leicester to Preston bus arrive?
Leicester to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.
Where does the Leicester to Preston train arrive?
Leicester to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Can I drive from Leicester to Preston?
Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Preston is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Leicester to Preston.
How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Preston?
Book your Leicester to Preston train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Preston?
Book your Leicester to Preston bus 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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