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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Coleford is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Coleford is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Coleford?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Coleford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Police Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Coleford?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Coleford. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Lydney via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from Preston to Coleford?

The distance between Preston and Coleford is 181 miles. The road distance is 157.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Coleford without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 53m and costs £65 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Preston to Coleford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Coleford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Coleford train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Coleford?

The best way to get from Preston to Coleford is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 5h 58m.

Where does the Preston to Coleford bus arrive?

Preston to Coleford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Preston to Coleford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Coleford?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Coleford is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Preston to Coleford.

Where can I stay near Coleford?

There are 843+ hotels available in Coleford.

Preston to Coleford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Police Stationbus 22 / ...
4h 53m
£69–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus
3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Police Stationbus 22 / ...
7h 40m
£23–37
Drive 156.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Colefordcar 156.3 mi
3h 28m
£39–55
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Lydneytrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 58m
£75–119

Preston to Coleford by train and bus

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4h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 180 mi
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Coleford, Gloucestershire, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Police Station via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Transport Hub in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Angel Hotel via Birmingham New Street, Lydney, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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