What is the cheapest way to get from Didcot to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Preston is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Didcot to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Bus Station via Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Preston. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Preston via Oxford and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

How far is it from Didcot to Preston?

The distance between Didcot and Preston is 185 miles. The road distance is 188.5 miles.

How do I travel from Didcot to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Didcot to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Didcot to Preston?

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Didcot to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Preston bus from?

Didcot to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop station.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Preston train from?

Didcot to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Didcot to Preston?

The best way to get from Didcot to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 26m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 49m.

Where does the Didcot to Preston bus arrive?

Didcot to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Didcot to Preston train arrive?

Didcot to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Didcot to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Preston is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Didcot to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Didcot to Preston?

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 26m
£75–129
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk920 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 49m
£22–36
Drive 187.4 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Prestoncar 187.4 mi
3h 18m
£46–66
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 18m
£98–349
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
4h 56m
£96–152
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Banburytrain
2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 36m
£63–132
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 13m
£115–239

Didcot to Preston by train

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Distance: 183.8 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Didcot, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Preston via Oxford and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Bus Station via St Aldates, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, and Newhall Street in around 7h 49m.

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