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How to get fromCardiff Airport (CWL) to Prestonby bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Preston by bus, train, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Line 304 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train
    5h 50m
    £67–128

  2. Line 304 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 54m
    £45–100

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Cardiff-CWL to Prestonrideshare rideshare 199.2 mi
    4h 22m

  4. Drive 199.2 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Prestoncar car 199.2 mi
    4h 22m
    £49–70

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 31m
    £149–443

  6. Line 304 bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff Airport to Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 1bus bus 304
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    6h 50m
    £93–148

  7. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 5m
    £141–291

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Preston by bus and train

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Cardiff Airport (CWL), Wales and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff Airport to Bus Station via Cardiff Bus Interchange Bay 3, Talbot Street, Sophia Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 54m.

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