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

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There are 7 ways to get from Bridgwater to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    5h 9m
    £84–140

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    8h 15m
    £37–67

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    8h 1m
    £43–72

  4. Drive  219 mi

    1. Drive from Bridgwater to Prestoncar car 219 mi
    3h 36m
    £55–80

  5. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 33m
    £70–180

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Bridgwater to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    5h 45m
    £73–142

  7. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 48m
    £71–181

Bridgwater to Preston by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 226.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 15m.

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