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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Preston is to bus which costs £17 - £29 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Bus Station via Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Preston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Preston?

The distance between Gloucester and Preston is 155 miles. The road distance is 155.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Gloucester to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Preston bus from?

Gloucester to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Gloucester to Preston?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Preston is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £29 and takes 6h 5m.

Where does the Gloucester to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gloucester to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gloucester to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Preston is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Gloucester to Preston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Gloucester to Preston?

Book your Gloucester to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2319+ hotels available in Preston.

Gloucester to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 30m
£63–98
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk077
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 5m
£18–29
Drive 154.6 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Prestoncar 154.6 mi
2h 35m
£38–55
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Worcester Shrub Hilltrain
2. Take the train from Worcester Shrub Hill to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Leveltrain
3. Take the train from Smethwick Galton Bridge to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain
5h 59m
£62–142

Gloucester to Preston by train

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3h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.6 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester to Bus Station via Newhall Street in around 6h 5m.

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