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How to get fromBideford to Prestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Bideford to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    8h 15m
    £145–233

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 55m
    £42–88

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    9h 30m
    £72–153

  4. Drive 285.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Prestoncar car 285.6 mi
    4h 45m
    £70–101

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 36m
    £112–211

  6. Train via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Staffordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain train
    8h 49m
    £148–236

  7. Bus, train via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    10h 8m
    £67–158

Bideford to Preston by bus, foot, and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Bideford Quay to Preston via Bus Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 55m.

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