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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Alicante to Preston

Composite routes from Alicante to Preston

Cheapest
19 h 53 min
Car
2080 km.
from $114
Fastest
2 h 44 min
Plane
Other
6 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
1721 km.
from $83.42
19 h 14 min
1720 km.
from $827.78
40 h 5 min
1722 km.
from $329.25
6 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
1721 km.
from $136.14
8 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
1721 km.
from $127.83
8 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
1721 km.
from $205.16
20 h 29 min
1722 km.
from $516.41

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$202.52
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$379.73
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$278.47
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$569.60

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$107.59–$1,075.91

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$354.42
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$62.02–$291.13

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$392.39

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$278.47
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$291.13
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Leeds
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.18–$379.73
Plane from Alicante-Elche Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$151.89–$1,518.93

Train operators

Renfe Viajeros

Phone:
+34 91 232 03 20
Website:
renfe.com/es/en
Train from Alacant/Alicante Terminal to Barcelona-Sants
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
5h 1m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.29–$88.60

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris
Ave. Duration:
6h 44m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$202.52–$329.10
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Lille
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$126.58–$215.18

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Lille Europe to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

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:
$120.25–$240.50
Train from Lille Europe to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$75.95–$164.55

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
Train from Birmingham International to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$62.02–$177.21
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21

Eurotunnel

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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Plymouth to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$139.24–$417.71

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
Train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$18.99

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Alicante to Paris
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$139.24–$215.18
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
15h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$113.92
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.66

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Alicante to Paris
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$177.21

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72

Bilman

Phone:
902 999 748
Website:
web.bilmanbus.es/
Bus from Alicante to Santander
Ave. Duration:
13h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$81.67

Other operators

Brittany Ferries

Phone:
+353 21 427 7801
Email:
Website:
brittanyferries.ie/
Other from Santander to Plymouth
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$101.26–$886.04

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Alicante to Preston is to fly and train which costs $46.74 - $163.04 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alicante to Preston is to fly and train which takes 6h 31m and costs $46.74 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Alicante and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Alicante to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Alicante and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Alicante and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Alicante to Preston. However, there are services departing from Alacant/Alicante Terminal and arriving at Preston via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.

How far is it from Alicante to Preston?

The distance between Alicante and Preston is 1760 km.

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

The best way to get from Alicante to Preston without a car is to train which takes 19h 14m and costs $423.91 - $815.22 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Alicante to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Preston bus from?

Alicante to Preston bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Alicante station.

Where do I catch the Alicante to Preston train from?

Alicante to Preston train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Alacant/Alicante Terminal station.

Train or bus from Alicante to Preston?

The best way to get from Alicante to Preston is to train which takes 19h 14m and costs $423.91 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $293.48 and takes 40h 5m.

Where does the Alicante to Preston bus arrive?

Alicante to Preston bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Alicante and Preston?

Preston is 1h behind Alicante. It is currently 07:59 in Alicante and 06:59 in Preston.

Where does the Alicante to Preston train arrive?

Alicante to Preston train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.

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

Book your Alicante to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alicante to Preston?

Book your Alicante to Preston bus tickets online with 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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