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Compare train, coach and flight for Preston to Croydon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Preston to Croydon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £74.
Distance: 319 km
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6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Croydon from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Croydon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Croydon:
A coach is £40 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Croydon costing on average £74.
A coach is £129 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Croydon costing on average £163.
Other travel options to Croydon take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 9m.
Coach takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Croydon as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in East Croydon (ECR).
- Coaches mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Croydon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Croydon by coach.
- 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
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