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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Barmouth is to train and bus via Warrington which costs £24 - £45 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Barmouth is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Barmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Waterstones and arriving at Last Inn via Railway Station and Corwen Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Barmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Barmouth. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Barmouth via Crewe, Shrewsbury and Dovey Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.

How far is it from Preston to Barmouth?

The distance between Preston and Barmouth is 122 miles. The road distance is 109.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Barmouth without a car is to train and bus via Warrington which takes 5h 43m and costs £24 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Preston to Barmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Barmouth bus from?

Preston to Barmouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Waterstones station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Barmouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Barmouth?

The best way to get from Preston to Barmouth is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs £50 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 39m.

Where does the Preston to Barmouth bus arrive?

Preston to Barmouth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Railway Approach station.

Where does the Preston to Barmouth train arrive?

Preston to Barmouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Preston to Barmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Barmouth is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Preston to Barmouth.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Barmouth?

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

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Train, bus via Warrington
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1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Last Innbus T3 / ...
5h 43m
£25–41
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Dovey Junctiontrain
4. Take the train from Dovey Junction to Barmouthtrain
6h 16m
£54–109
Drive 109 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Barmouthcar 109 mi
2h 42m
£27–39
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Last Innbus T3 / ...
6h 20m
£30–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from Waterstones to Railway Approachbus 2A
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Corwen Bus Stationbus T8
3. Take the bus from Corwen Bus Station to Last Innbus T3 / ...
7h 39m

Preston to Barmouth by train and bus

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Distance: 121.1 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Barmouth via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Dovey Junction in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waterstones to Last Inn via Railway Approach, Ormskirk, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Chester, Railway Station, and Corwen Bus Station in around 7h 39m.

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