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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Preston is to bus which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Preston. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Preston via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Preston?

The distance between Barnstaple and Preston is 308 miles. The road distance is 278.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 47m and costs £130 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Barnstaple to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Preston bus from?

Barnstaple to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Preston train from?

Barnstaple to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Preston?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 47m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 10h 30m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Barnstaple to Preston train arrive?

Barnstaple to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Preston is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Barnstaple to Preston.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
6h 47m
£137–222
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
10h 30m
£60–148
Drive 277.1 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Prestoncar 277.1 mi
4h 35m
£69–99
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 29m
£108–253
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
9h 47m
£143–268

Barnstaple to Preston by train

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Distance: 306.3 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Preston via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 30m.

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