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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Bus Station via Tesco, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Dorset and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Dorset to Preston. However, there are services departing from Moreton (Dorset) and arriving at Preston via Bournemouth and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Dorset to Preston?

The distance between Dorset and Preston is 306 miles. The road distance is 250.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Preston without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 18m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Dorset to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Preston bus from?

Dorset to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Preston train from?

Dorset to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Dorset to Preston?

The best way to get from Dorset to Preston is to train via Stafford which takes 7h 18m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 52m.

Where does the Dorset to Preston bus arrive?

Dorset to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Dorset to Preston train arrive?

Dorset to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Dorset to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Preston is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Dorset to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2288+ hotels available in Preston.

Dorset to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Dorset to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 18m
£132–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
10h 52m
£43–79
Drive 249 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Prestoncar 249 mi
4h 36m
£62–90
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth 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
6h 5m
£107–256
Train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
8h 44m
£132–215
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
9h 41m
£107–189
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 48m
£114–349

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Distance: 303.7 mi
Duration: 7h 18m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Preston via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Stafford in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights to Bus Station via Tesco, Bus Station, Seldown Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 10h 52m.

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