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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ashburton is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 11h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ashburton is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ashburton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ashburton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bull Ring via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Ashburton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ashburton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Totnes via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Preston to Ashburton?

The distance between Preston and Ashburton is 310 miles. The road distance is 279.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ashburton without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £130 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Preston to Ashburton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ashburton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Ashburton train from?

Preston to Ashburton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Ashburton?

The best way to get from Preston to Ashburton is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs £130 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £85 and takes 11h 4m.

Where does the Preston to Ashburton bus arrive?

Preston to Ashburton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Ashburton train arrive?

Preston to Ashburton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Ashburton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ashburton is 279 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Preston to Ashburton.

Where can I stay near Ashburton?

There are 2731+ hotels available in Ashburton.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Totnestrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 2m
£138–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
11h 4m
£36–80
Drive 277.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ashburtoncar 277.8 mi
4h 31m
£68–98
Train, fly, line 38 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bull Ringbus
5h 36m
£95–186
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
10h 37m
£131–249

Preston to Ashburton by train and bus

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7h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 308.1 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Ashburton, Devon, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Bull Ring via Birmingham New Street, Totnes, and Station Road in around 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bull Ring via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 11h 4m.

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