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How to get fromPlymouth to Prestonby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Plymouth to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 5m
    £154–224

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 28m
    £29–50

  3. Drive 302.1 mi

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Prestoncar car 302.1 mi
    4h 58m
    £74–106

  4. Train to Exeter, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 3m
    £114–227

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    8h 28m
    £151–283

  6. Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Plymouth to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 48m
    £87–208

Plymouth to Preston by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 28m.

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