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Battle of Britain Bunker
Local museum on the Battle of Britain and RAF history, with aircraft displays and exhibitions on wartime Uxbridge and operations rooms.
Trains from Preston to Uxbridge run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £55 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £55 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Local museum on the Battle of Britain and RAF history, with aircraft displays and exhibitions on wartime Uxbridge and operations rooms.
Small local history museum with displays on farming, domestic life and the borough's past, set within Manor Farm in nearby Ruislip.
Volunteer-run museum preserving local transport history with restored buses and related displays, typically open on selected dates.
Popular waterside walking route with locks, narrowboats and wildlife, ideal for gentle strolls between Uxbridge and surrounding suburbs.
Central shopping street and historic spine of Uxbridge, useful for architecture, markets, easy walking and access to key town sights.
Large historic park with riverside walks, sports facilities, ornamental gardens and links to the Grand Union Canal towpath.
A full English breakfast with sausages, bacon, eggs, beans, mushrooms and toast. A classic everyday British meal widely enjoyed in Uxbridge cafés and pubs.
Beer-battered cod with chips, usually served with mushy peas or tartare sauce. A staple of Greater London and a traditional takeaway and pub favourite.
A flaky pastry pie filled with steak and ale gravy. It is a long-standing British pub dish, especially popular as hearty comfort food.
Popular casual spot for reliable fish and chips, with a straightforward local atmosphere suited to quick lunches or informal dinners.
Traditional pub near the canal serving British mains, roasts and drinks in a relaxed waterside setting with a classic local feel.
Established pub and restaurant known for hearty British pub food and a friendly atmosphere, convenient for central Uxbridge dining.
Moderate for Greater London. Dining and hotels cost more than many UK towns, but Uxbridge is usually cheaper than central London. Tube and bus links help manage transport costs.
Service may be included in restaurants; otherwise tip about 10% for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafés is optional.
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Most Preston to Uxbridge trains use the Preston to station pair. Use this guide to compare Preston and Uxbridge train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Preston is 1 km from Preston city centre. Public transport options include:
Preston has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Rise, The Olive Tree Brasserie, Turtle Bay
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Preston. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Preston. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Preston: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Preston: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Preston: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Express Preston - South, Delta Hotels Preston, Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel.
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