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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bristol?

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

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Preston to Bristol?

The distance between Preston and Bristol is 205 miles. The road distance is 189.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Preston to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Bristol?

The best way to get from Preston to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 6h.

Where does the Preston to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Bristol train arrive?

Preston to Bristol train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bristol?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bristol is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Preston to Bristol.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Bristol?

Book your Preston to Bristol bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2536+ hotels available in Bristol.

Preston to Bristol - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 23m
£74–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
6h
£24–36
Drive 188.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Bristolcar 188.4 mi
3h 7m
£47–68
Train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane MAN - BRS
5h 44m
£64–158
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 bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 59m
£38–70
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
5h 44m
£65–168
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
7h 32m
£69–144

Preston to Bristol by train

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Distance: 203.8 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Bristol Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 6h.

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