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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Preston is to bus via Taunton which costs £40 - £70 and takes 14h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Preston is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs £85 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Penzance Bus Station and arriving at Gardner Street via Blackbrook BP Garage, Bristol Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Preston. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Preston via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Penzance to Preston?

The distance between Penzance and Preston is 400 miles. The road distance is 366.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Preston without a car is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs £170 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 8h 45m to get from Penzance to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Preston bus from?

Penzance to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Penzance Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Preston train from?

Penzance to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

Train or bus from Penzance to Preston?

The best way to get from Penzance to Preston is to train which takes 8h 45m and costs £170 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus via Taunton, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 14h 16m.

Where does the Penzance to Preston bus arrive?

Penzance to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Taunton BP Garage station.

Where does the Penzance to Preston train arrive?

Penzance to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Penzance to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Preston is 367 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Penzance to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Penzance to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
8h 45m
£170–272
Bus via Taunton
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus
2. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Cabot Circusbus Fal
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
14h 16m
£44–68
Drive 364.6 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Prestoncar 364.6 mi
6h 15m
£90–130
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 10m
£85–223
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Penzance to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain
9h 55m
£165–312
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Bus Stationbus Uk030
15h 5m
£70–157
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 7m
£147–333
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
9h 8m
£96–265

Penzance to Preston by train

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Distance: 397.5 mi
Duration: 8h 45m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Preston via Plymouth and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penzance Bus Station to Gardner Street via Blackbrook BP Garage, Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Bolton Interchange in around 14h 16m.

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