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How to get fromPreston to Bridportby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    8h 43m
    £121–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus bus 035
    10h 47m
    £56–103

  3. Drive  247.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Bridportcar car 247.2 mi
    4h 34m
    £61–88

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train
    9h 30m
    £133–219

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Weymouthtrain train
    10h 20m
    £103–195

Preston to Bridport by train and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Bus Station via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 8h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Natwest Bank via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and South Station in around 10h 47m.

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