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How to get fromPreston to Banburyby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Banburytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    3h 6m
    £63–101

  2. Drive 149.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Banburycar car 149.3 mi
    2h 40m
    £37–53

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain train Birmingham Moor Street - London Marylebone / ...
    4h 30m
    £42–89

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Marylebone to Banburytrain train
    5h 10m
    £111–361

  5. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Banburytrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 2m
    £39–62

Preston to Banbury by train

Calendar99Weekly Trains
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Banbury via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 6m.

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