What is the cheapest way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Bourton-on-the-Water and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Rectory Lane and arriving at Bus Station via Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bourton-on-the-Water and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston. However, there are services departing from Moreton-in-Marsh and arriving at Preston via Worcester Foregate Street and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston?

The distance between Bourton-on-the-Water and Preston is 170 miles. The road distance is 157.7 miles.

How do I travel from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston without a car is to line 801 bus and train which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston?

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston bus from?

Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston train from?

Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Moreton-in-Marsh station.

Train or bus from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston?

The best way to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs £35 - £90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £55 - £120 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston bus arrive?

Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston train arrive?

Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Worcester Foregate Street station.

Can I drive from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

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Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 801 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston by bus, train, or car

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Line 801 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Rectory Lane to Royal Well Bus Stationbus 801
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
4h 29m
£64–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 44m
£37–90
Drive 156.8 mi
1. Drive from Bourton-on-the-Water to Prestoncar 156.8 mi
2h 49m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
6h 3m
£58–115
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moreton-in-Marsh to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham Snow Hilltrain
3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus
8h 14m
£39–80

Bourton-on-the-Water to Preston by bus, foot, and train

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4h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Bourton-on-the-Water, England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Rectory Lane to Bus Station via Royal Well Bus Station, Promenade, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rectory Lane to Preston via Railway Station, Moreton-in-Marsh, Worcester Foregate Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 3m.

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