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

The cheapest way to get from Aberaeron to Preston is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberaeron to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Aberaeron and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberaeron to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Alban Square 3 and arriving at Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Aberaeron and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Aberaeron to Preston. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Preston via Shrewsbury and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.

How far is it from Aberaeron to Preston?

The distance between Aberaeron and Preston is 181 miles. The road distance is 146.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Aberaeron to Preston without a car is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 5h 56m and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Aberaeron to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberaeron to Preston bus from?

Aberaeron to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberaeron to Preston train from?

Aberaeron to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberaeron to Preston?

The best way to get from Aberaeron to Preston is to train via Shrewsbury which takes 5h 56m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 10h 2m.

Where does the Aberaeron to Preston bus arrive?

Aberaeron to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Aberaeron to Preston train arrive?

Aberaeron to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.

Can I drive from Aberaeron to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberaeron to Preston is 146 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Aberaeron to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2364+ hotels available in Preston.

Aberaeron to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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Train via Shrewsbury
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
5h 56m
£55–110
Drive 145.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Aberaeron to Prestoncar 145.3 mi
3h 40m
£36–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
10h 2m
£47–118
Train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Chestertrain Aberystwyth - Chester
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
7h
£74–135

Aberaeron to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 180.2 mi
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Aberaeron, Wales and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Alban Square 3 to Preston via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7, Aberystwyth, Shrewsbury, and Crewe in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alban Square 3 to Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 2m.

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