There are 4 ways to get from Llanidloes to Preston by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Caersws to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
3h 25m£58–104Drive 120.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Llanidloes to Prestoncar 120.7 mi
2h 19m£30–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from The Groe to Bus Stationbus X75
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
4h 54mBus
- Take the bus from Millennium Garden to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 30m£41–98
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Llanidloes to Preston is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Llanidloes to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Llanidloes to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Millennium Garden and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Llanidloes to Preston. However, there are services departing from Caersws and arriving at Preston via Shrewsbury and Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Llanidloes and Preston is 132 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.
The best way to get from Llanidloes to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Llanidloes to Preston, including transfers.
Llanidloes to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Millennium Garden station.
Llanidloes to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Caersws station.
The best way to get from Llanidloes to Preston is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Llanidloes, Wales and Preston, England?
You can take a vehicle from Llanidloes to Preston via Caersws, Shrewsbury, and Crewe in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Garden to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 30m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Caersws to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–30
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0800 031 8542
- [email protected].
- Website
- lumo.co.uk
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.lumo.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
Train from Crewe to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- 01686 412231
- Website
- celtictravel.wales
Bus from The Groe to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- https://www.celtictravel.wales/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Millennium Garden to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Llanidloes to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Llanidloes to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Llanidloes to Preston is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Llanidloes to Preston.
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