Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Preston

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  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 36m
    £117–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 34m
    £26–43

  3. Drive 216.4 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Cary to Prestoncar car 216.4 mi
    3h 54m
    £54–77

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, 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 17m
    £130–397

  5. 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 20m
    £122–190

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    7h 1m
    £104–192

  7. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 40m
    £114–274

  8. Train to Exeter, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 12m
    £117–269

Castle Cary to Preston by train

Calendar76Weekly Trains
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Castle Cary to Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 264.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Station Road to Preston Bus Station via Crispin Hall, Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 34m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers