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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    5h 27m
    £51–85

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    6h 49m
    £21–32

  3. Drive  110.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Cromwellcar car 110.2 mi
    2h 7m
    £28–40

  4. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Newark Castletrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    5h 32m
    £44–82

  5. Train, line 99 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 99
    6h 40m
    £29–53

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  • Distance: 136.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Norwell Lane via Manchester Piccadilly, Nottingham, Newark Castle, and Trent Bridge in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Norwell Lane via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham, Newark Castle, and Trent Bridge in around 6h 49m.

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