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

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    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
    7h 54m
    £123–198

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    11h 25m
    £41–67

  3. Drive  285.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Prestoncar car 285.6 mi
    4h 45m
    £71–103

  4. 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 25m
    £108–261

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter Central to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    10h 50m
    £118–217

Bideford to Preston by bus and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£123Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Millennium Point in around 11h 25m.

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