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London Gatwick Airport to Preston

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Eight ways to Travel from London Gatwick Airport to Preston

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Cheapest
By car (128 km)
1 h 26 min
128 km.
from $7
Other
Rideshare
1 h 26 min
128 km.
from $4.87
Train
3 h 14 min
336 km.
from $253.65
Bus
8 h 35 min
336 km.
from $67.61
Bus, Plane (Fly London Gatwick Airport to Ringway Airport)
4 h 30 min
336 km.
from $82.85
Train via Reading
6 h 35 min
336 km.
from $282.76
Bus, Plane (Fly London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool)
4 h 45 min
336 km.
from $123.32
Train, Plane
4 h 53 min
336 km.
from $143.37

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 33m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.30–$253.16
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$367.08
Plane from London Gatwick Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$341.76

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44
Bus from Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$30.38

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 Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$88.60

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to Farringdon
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.25–$43.04

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Reading to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$341.76

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
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24

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
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston is to bus which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston?

The fastest way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport South Terminal and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston. However, there are services departing from Gatwick Airport and arriving at Preston via Victoria station and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston?

The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Preston is 381 km. The road distance is 412.2 km.

How do I travel from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston bus from?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gatwick Airport South Terminal station.

Where do I catch the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston train from?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston train services, operated by Southern, depart from Gatwick Airport station.

Train, bus or fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston?

The best way to get from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 8h 35m. There are no good options to fly between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston.

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston bus arrive?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham Summer Row- Great Charles Street station.

Where does the London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston train arrive?

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston is 412 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston?

Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston?

Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

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