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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Preston is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Millennium Point. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Preston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Bristol to Preston?

The distance between Bristol and Preston is 193 miles. The road distance is 189.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 55m and costs £75 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Bristol to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Preston bus from?

Bristol to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Preston train from?

Bristol to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Preston?

The best way to get from Bristol to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 55m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Bristol to Preston bus arrive?

Bristol to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Bristol to Preston train arrive?

Bristol to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Preston is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Bristol to Preston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Preston?

Book your Bristol to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2288+ hotels available in Preston.

Bristol to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 55m
£75–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 25m
£23–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 56m
£35–65
Drive 188.6 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Prestoncar 188.6 mi
3h 7m
£47–68
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
6h
£65–160
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
4h 4m
£85–130
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 19m
£116–267
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 16m
£128–379
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads 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
5h 11m
£121–285

Bristol to Preston by train

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Distance: 192.2 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bristol Bus Station to Bus Station via Millennium Point in around 6h 25m.

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