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How to get fromCardiff to Preston bus Stationby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Preston bus Station by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h
    £55–101

  2. Drive  188.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cardiff to Preston bus Stationcar car 188.3 mi
    4h 1m
    £47–68

  3. Fly Cardiff Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane CWL - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 31m
    £48–222

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 50m
    £83–125

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, 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
    5h 46m
    £139–379

  6. Fly Cardiff Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane CWL - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 13m
    £79–184

Cardiff to Preston bus Station by train and foot

Calendar135Weekly Services
Duration4hAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Preston bus Station, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Preston bus Station via Crewe and Preston in around 4h.

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