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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 51m
    £139–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Victoria Park Coach Stop to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    11h 5m
    £62–152

  3. Drive  285.6 mi

    1. Drive from Bideford to Prestoncar car 285.6 mi
    4h 45m
    £71–102

  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 41m
    £111–259

  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 51m
    £136–254

Bideford to Preston by bus and train

Calendar62Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 51m

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 51m. 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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