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How to get fromCastle Cary to Prestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Castle Cary to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Tauntontrain train
    2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train
    5h 39m
    £102–166

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 52m
    £28–44

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Glaston Road to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    8h 42m
    £43–78

  4. Drive  216.4 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Cary to Prestoncar car 216.4 mi
    3h 54m
    £54–78

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Castle Cary 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 19m
    £127–356

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    6h 21m
    £104–175

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 21m
    £82–195

  8. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 42m
    £83–207

Castle Cary to Preston by train

Calendar72Weekly Trains
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Castle Cary to Preston via Taunton and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Horsepond to Bus Station via Glaston Road, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Millennium Point in around 9h 52m.

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