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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Brackley is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Brackley is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Brackley?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Brackley. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Northampton Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Preston to Brackley?

The distance between Preston and Brackley is 164 miles. The road distance is 156.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Brackley without a car is to train and line 500 bus which takes 4h 10m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Preston to Brackley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Brackley bus from?

Preston to Brackley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Brackley bus arrive?

Preston to Brackley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Brackley?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Brackley is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Preston to Brackley.

Where can I stay near Brackley?

There are 573+ hotels available in Brackley.

Preston to Brackley - 4 ways to travel via train, line 500 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Brackley by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 500 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Banburytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Springfield Waybus 500
4h 10m
£65–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Northamptonbus Uk023
6h 38m
£24–36
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain
6h 5m
£50–103
Drive 155.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Brackleycar 155.8 mi
2h 50m
£38–55

Preston to Brackley by train and bus

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4h 10mAverage Duration

£65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.4 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Northampton Road via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 6h 38m.

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