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

The cheapest way to get from Bideford to Preston is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bideford to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Bideford and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bideford to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Park Coach Stop and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bideford and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Bideford 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 7h 53m.

How far is it from Bideford to Preston?

The distance between Bideford and Preston is 317 miles. The road distance is 287.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bideford to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 53m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Bideford to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Preston bus from?

Bideford to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Victoria Park Coach Stop station.

Where do I catch the Bideford to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Bideford to Preston?

The best way to get from Bideford to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 53m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Bideford to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bideford to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bideford to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bideford to Preston is 287 miles. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Bideford to Preston.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bideford to Preston by train, bus, or car

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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
7h 53m
£123–197
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
11h 5m
£51–87
Drive 285.6 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Prestoncar 285.6 mi
4h 45m
£71–102
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
10h 52m
£118–217

Bideford to Preston by bus and train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 315.1 mi
Duration: 7h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Preston via Opposite Station Entrance, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 11h 5m.

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