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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Watford to Preston

Composite routes from Watford to Preston

Cheapest
31 min
Car
38 km.
from $2

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$265.81

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Luton Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$316.44–$1,392.36

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$949.33

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$949.33

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$253.16–$1,645.51

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:
$113.92–$291.13
Train from Watford Junction to Preston
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$278.47
Train from Watford Junction to Coventry
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$41.77–$139.24
Train from Coventry to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 16m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$63.29–$189.87
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$88.60

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Watford Junction to Coventry
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Watford Junction to Preston
Ave. Duration:
3h 27m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$120.25

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:
$17.72–$44.30

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Watford to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Preston is to fly and train which costs $50 - $228.26 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Preston is to train via London Euston which takes 2h 55m and costs $97.83 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct train between Watford and Preston?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Watford Junction and arriving at Preston. This train operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Watford to Preston?

The distance between Watford and Preston is 362 km. The road distance is 328.9 km.

How do I travel from Watford to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Watford to Preston without a car is to train via London Euston which takes 2h 55m and costs $97.83 - $315.22 .

How long does it take to get from Watford to Preston?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Watford to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Watford to Preston train from?

Watford to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.

Where does the Watford to Preston train arrive?

Watford to Preston train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Watford to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Watford to Preston is 329 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Watford to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Watford to Preston?

Book your Watford to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Preston. Prices start at $38.02 per night.
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