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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Chippenham is to bus which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Chippenham is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Chippenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Chippenham station. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Chippenham?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Chippenham. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Chippenham via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Preston to Chippenham?

The distance between Preston and Chippenham is 218 miles. The road distance is 189 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Chippenham without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 24m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Preston to Chippenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Chippenham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Chippenham train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Chippenham?

The best way to get from Preston to Chippenham is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 24m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Preston to Chippenham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Chippenham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Chippenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Chippenham is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Preston to Chippenham.

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 24m
£92–150
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
7h 35m
£27–47
Drive 187.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Chippenhamcar 187.9 mi
3h 19m
£47–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Chippenhamtrain
5h 10m
£120–383
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
6h 41m
£92–177

Preston to Chippenham by train

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Distance: 216.4 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Chippenham, Wiltshire, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Chippenham via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Chippenham via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bath Spa in around 7h 35m.

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