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How to get fromPreston to Barmouthby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Barmouth by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus bus T8
    3. Take the taxi from Corwen Bus Station to Barmouthtaxi taxi
    4h 24m

  2. Drive  109 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Barmouthcar car 109 mi
    2h 42m
    £28–40

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Barmouthtrain train
    6h 21m
    £48–94

Preston to Barmouth by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 120.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Barmouth, Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Barmouth via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 6h 21m.

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