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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ashbourne is to bus which costs £17 - £22 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ashbourne is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ashbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ashbourne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Manchester Airport The Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Preston to Ashbourne?

The distance between Preston and Ashbourne is 118 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ashbourne without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 43m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Preston to Ashbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ashbourne bus from?

Preston to Ashbourne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Ashbourne bus arrive?

Preston to Ashbourne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Ashbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ashbourne is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Preston to Ashbourne.

Where can I stay near Ashbourne?

There are 1828+ hotels available in Ashbourne.

Preston to Ashbourne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Ashbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Sw
3h 43m
£37–72
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Railway Stationbus 199
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Market Placebus 441 / ...
5h 17m
£18–22
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Placebus 199
3. Take the bus from Market Place to Bus Stationbus 442 / ...
5h 15m
£24–37
Drive 79.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ashbournecar 79.5 mi
1h 39m
£20–29
Train, bus via Manchester #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Buxtontrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 442 / ...
4h 37m
£23–40

Preston to Ashbourne by train and bus

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3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 117.3 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Manchester Airport The Station and Railway Station in around 5h 17m.

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