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

The cheapest way to get from Newbury to Preston is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newbury to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Newbury and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Newbury to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Park Way and arriving at Bus Station via Parkway Station, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Newbury and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Newbury to Preston. However, there are services departing from Newbury and arriving at Preston via Reading and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

How far is it from Newbury to Preston?

The distance between Newbury and Preston is 219 miles. The road distance is 202.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newbury to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 8m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Newbury to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newbury to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Newbury to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Newbury to Preston?

The best way to get from Newbury to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 8m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Newbury to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newbury to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newbury to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Newbury to Preston is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Newbury to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 8m
£93–149
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
8h 56m
£23–38
Drive 201.1 mi
1. Drive from Newbury to Prestoncar 201.1 mi
3h 31m
£49–71
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Newbury 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 26m
£98–348
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
5h 36m
£114–176
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
7h 34m
£64–136
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 16m
£114–248

Newbury to Preston by train

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Distance: 217.9 mi
Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Newbury, West Berkshire, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Newbury to Preston via Reading and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Way to Bus Station via Parkway Station, St Aldates, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, and Newhall Street in around 8h 56m.

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