What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Castle Cary?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Castle Cary is to bus via Birmingham which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Castle Cary?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Castle Cary is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Castle Cary?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Castle Cary. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Horsepond via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bus Station, Bus Station and Crispin Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Castle Cary?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Castle Cary. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Castle Cary via Birmingham New Street and Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

How far is it from Preston to Castle Cary?

The distance between Preston and Castle Cary is 266 miles. The road distance is 217.6 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Castle Cary without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Castle Cary without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 4m and costs £100 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Castle Cary?

It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Preston to Castle Cary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Castle Cary bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Castle Cary train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Castle Cary?

The best way to get from Preston to Castle Cary is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 4m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 9h 29m.

Where does the Preston to Castle Cary bus arrive?

Preston to Castle Cary bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Preston to Castle Cary train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Castle Cary?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Castle Cary is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Preston to Castle Cary.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Castle Cary?

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Where can I stay near Castle Cary?

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Preston to Castle Cary - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
3. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain
6h 4m
£101–166
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
9h 29m
£29–47
Drive 216.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Castle Carycar 216.3 mi
3h 55m
£54–78
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
6h 7m
£110–264
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Carytrain
7h 50m
£106–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G4
12h 3m
£38–65
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Exeter, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Castle Carytrain
5h 37m
£110–273
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury (Wilts)train
7h 43m
£83–196

Preston to Castle Cary by train

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Distance: 264.1 mi
Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Castle Cary via Birmingham New Street and Taunton in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Horsepond via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Crispin Hall in around 9h 29m.

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