What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water is to bus which costs £35 - £85 and takes 6h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bourton-on-the-Water?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Bourton-on-the-Water. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Rectory Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub and Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.

How far is it from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water?

The distance between Preston and Bourton-on-the-Water is 169 miles. The road distance is 155.4 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water without a car is to train and line 801 bus which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water bus from?

Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water bus arrive?

Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water.

Where can I stay near Bourton-on-the-Water?

There are 1953+ hotels available in Bourton-on-the-Water.

Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 801 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 801 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Rectory Lanebus 801
4h 16m
£65–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
6h 44m
£35–85
Drive 154.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Bourton-on-the-Watercar 154.5 mi
2h 56m
£38–54
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
2. Take the train from Birmingham Snow Hill to Worcester Foregate Streettrain
3. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Moreton-in-Marshtrain
7h 39m
£40–79

Preston to Bourton-on-the-Water by train and bus

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4h 16mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 168.3 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Bourton-on-the-Water, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Rectory Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, and Royal Well Bus Station in around 6h 44m.

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