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How to get fromPreston to Barnard Castleby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 84 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tubwell Row to Galgate - Stand Bbus bus 84
    4h 52m

  2. Drive 81.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Barnard Castlecar car 81.7 mi
    1h 32m
    £20–29

  3. Bus, line 84 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Dolphin Centrebus bus 177
    3. Take the bus from Tubwell Row to Galgate - Stand Bbus bus 84
    5h 51m

  4. Train, line 84 bus via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Darlingtontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tubwell Row to Galgate - Stand Bbus bus 84
    5h

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange to Harrogatebus bus A2
    3. Take the bus from North Park Road to Market Placebus bus 825
    8h 46m

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  • Distance: 154.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Barnard Castle, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Galgate - Stand B via Manchester Central Coach Station, Dolphin Centre, and Tubwell Row in around 5h 51m.

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