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How to get fromCastle Donington to Prestonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Castle Donington to Preston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain train Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 46m
    £32–65
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk079
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    6h 35m
    £18–28
  3. Drive  106 mi

    1. Drive from Castle Donington to Prestoncar car 106 mi
    1h 50m
    £27–39
  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Derby to Leedstrain train Reading - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Prestontrain train Leeds - Blackpool North / ...
    4h 43m
    £52–93

Castle Donington to Preston by bus and train

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Castle Donington, England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Preston via Railway Station, Derby, and Crewe in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Friar Lane, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 35m.

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