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How to get fromPreston to Cwmbranby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cwmbrantrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    3h 28m
    £49–92

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Kingsway K14bus bus 111 / ...
    7h 27m
    £42–72

  3. Drive  171.3 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Cwmbrancar car 171.3 mi
    3h 40m
    £43–61

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    7h 10m
    £74–182

  5. Train to Liverpool, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Newport (S Wales)train train
    7h 10m
    £75–192

Preston to Cwmbran by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Cwmbran, Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Cwmbran via Crewe in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E via Birmingham Coach Station, Kingsway K14, and Market Square 16 in around 7h 27m.

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