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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Athens to Preston

Composite routes from Athens to Preston

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Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$305.71
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$101.90–$203.80

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
8h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.01–$522.25

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
7h 17m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.76–$1,146.40
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$573.20–$891.64

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.01–$292.97
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$471.30

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$318.44–$764.27
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.92–$891.64

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$1,082.71

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$216.54–$700.58

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$254.76–$955.33
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.64–$560.46

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$267.49
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
6h 45m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$356.66
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$127.38–$356.66
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.53–$267.49

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 56m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$114.64

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Paris Nord to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$121.01–$242.02
Train from Brussel-Zuid to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.90–$216.54

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$89.16–$101.90
Train from München Hbf to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$140.12–$165.59
Train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$82.80–$95.53

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:
$114.64–$292.97
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$89.16
Train from Birmingham International to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$62.42–$178.33

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Preston
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$29.30

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
4h 53m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$34.39
Train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolis
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.71–$11.20
Train from Athens to Larissa
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$22.93

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:
$17.83–$44.58

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.46–$16.56
Train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$14.01–$19.11

Bus operators

Eurobus SK

Phone:
+421 55 680 73 06
Website:
eurobus.sk/
Bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Bradford
Ave. Duration:
24h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.95–$61.14

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Tirana to Strasbourg
Ave. Duration:
14h 18m
Frequency:
Once a week

Tarsin

Phone:
+40 230 562 929
Website:
tarsin.ro/
Bus from Bucharest Obor to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
22h 31m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$40.76–$242.02

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Athens to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily

Metak Trans

Phone:
+389 70 638 014
Website:
metaktrans.mk
Bus from Strumica to München
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week

Simeonidis Tours

Phone:
+30-2310540970
Website:
simeonidistours.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharest
Ave. Duration:
9h 44m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$63.69–$95.53

KTEL Thessalonikis

Phone:
+30 2310 500111
Website:
ktelthes.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$52.20

Portokalidis Tours

Website:
portokalidistours.gr
Bus from Larissa to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
41h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$318.44–$471.30

Korona Travel

Phone:
+30 210 92 33 33
Website:
koronatravel.gr/portal/en/
Bus from Athens to Praha,
Ave. Duration:
33h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$111.85

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Calais to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$44.58–$53.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Preston is to fly and train which costs $76.09 - $391.30 and takes 8h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Preston is to fly and train which takes 8h 7m and costs $76.09 - $391.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Thessaloniki, Bucharest Obor and Manchester, Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 55m.

How far is it from Athens to Preston?

The distance between Athens and Preston is 2737 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Preston without a car is to bus and train via Paris which takes 32h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Athens to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Preston bus from?

Athens to Preston bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Preston bus arrive?

Athens to Preston bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Preston?

Preston is 2h behind Athens. It is currently 20:05 in Athens and 18:05 in Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

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