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

The cheapest way to get from Newbury to Preston is to train and bus which costs £45 - £90 and takes 8h 40m.

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 £50 - £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 Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

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 7m.

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 7m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m 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 RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir 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 7m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £95 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Newbury to Preston bus arrive?

Newbury to Preston bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 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?

There are 2317+ hotels available in 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 7m
£82–138
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to Banburytrain
2. Take the train from Banbury to Birmingham Moor Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus
8h 40m
£48–86
Drive 201.1 mi
1. Drive from Newbury to Prestoncar 201.1 mi
3h 31m
£50–73
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 27m
£101–341
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 35m
£96–152
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
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 / ...
8h 47m
£62–92
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
£108–248

Newbury to Preston by train

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Distance: 217.9 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Way to Bus Station via Station Road, Reading RailAir, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 47m.

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