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How to get fromAshbourne to Prestonby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ashbourne to Preston by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train via Manchester

    best
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Sylvan Parkbus bus 441 / ...
    2. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    3h 58m
    £26–44

  2. Drive  78.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ashbourne to Prestoncar car 78.5 mi
    1h 38m
    £20–28

  3. Bus, line 841 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Sw
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PHbus bus 841
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain train
    4h 14m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Morledgebus bus Sw
    2. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    4h 26m
    £39–79

  5. Bus, train via Manchester #2

    1. Take the bus from Hospital to Market Placebus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 199
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 2m
    £24–38

Ashbourne to Preston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 84.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Ashbourne, England and Preston, England?

There is no direct connection from Ashbourne to Preston. However, you can take the bus to Sylvan Park, walk to Buxton, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Preston. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Preston via Bus Station, Shrewsbury Arms PH, and Stafford in around 4h 14m.

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