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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Dawlish is to bus which costs £30 - £85 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Dawlish is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs £95 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Dawlish?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lanherne via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Dawlish?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Dawlish. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Dawlish via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Preston to Dawlish?

The distance between Preston and Dawlish is 281 miles. The road distance is 270.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Dawlish without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 47m and costs £130 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Preston to Dawlish, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Dawlish bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Dawlish train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Dawlish?

The best way to get from Preston to Dawlish is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 47m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 10h 21m.

Where does the Preston to Dawlish bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Dawlish train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Dawlish?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Dawlish is 271 miles. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Preston to Dawlish.

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

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Where can I stay near Dawlish?

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Preston to Dawlish - 6 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 Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 47m
£132–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
10h 21m
£34–80
Drive 269.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Dawlishcar 269.1 mi
4h 31m
£66–95
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
4h 28m
£97–193
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Dawlishtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
6h 29m
£151–222
Train #2
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 Dawlishtrain
8h 2m
£121–232

Preston to Dawlish by train

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Distance: 279.5 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dawlish via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lanherne via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, and Bus Station in around 10h 21m.

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