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 £40 - £85 and takes 10h 55m.

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 £65 - £100.

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 Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

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 8h 12m.

How far is it from Bideford to Preston?

The distance between Bideford and Preston is 319 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 which takes 8h 12m and costs £140 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m 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 which takes 8h 12m and costs £140 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Bideford to Preston bus arrive?

Bideford to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus 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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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Bideford to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bideford to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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
8h 12m
£140–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
10h 55m
£42–84
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
9h 27m
£74–156
Drive 285.6 mi
1. Drive from Bideford to Prestoncar 285.6 mi
4h 45m
£70–101
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
6h 36m
£111–231
Bus, train via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
10h 2m
£68–161

Bideford to Preston by bus, foot, and train

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8h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 316.9 mi
Duration: 8h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Kingsley Road to Preston via Bus Station, Barnstaple, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 12m. 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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