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

The cheapest way to get from Bridgwater to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bridgwater to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Bridgwater and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bridgwater station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bridgwater and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Bridgwater to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bridgwater and arriving at Preston via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Bridgwater to Preston?

The distance between Bridgwater and Preston is 228 miles. The road distance is 220.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bridgwater to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 6m and costs £95 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Bridgwater to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bridgwater to Preston bus from?

Bridgwater to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bridgwater to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Bridgwater to Preston?

The best way to get from Bridgwater to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 6m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 8h 35m.

Where does the Bridgwater to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bridgwater to Preston train arrive?

Bridgwater to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.

Can I drive from Bridgwater to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bridgwater to Preston is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Bridgwater to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
5h 6m
£95–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus Uk030
8h 35m
£37–78
Drive 219 mi
1. Drive from Bridgwater to Prestoncar 219 mi
3h 36m
£55–79
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Taunton 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
4h 55m
£108–264
Train
1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
5h 46m
£80–162
Train, bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Gardner Streetbus 125
9h 2m
£40–65

Bridgwater to Preston by train

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Distance: 226.2 mi
Duration: 5h 6m

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

You can take a train from Bridgwater to Preston via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Millennium Point in around 8h 35m.

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