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How to get fromPreston to Download Festivalby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Long Eatontrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    3h 53m
    £38–72

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    6h 15m
    £19–28

  3. Drive  105.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Download Festivalcar car 105.2 mi
    1h 56m
    £26–38

  4. Train

    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 / ...
    4h 53m
    £49–81

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  • Distance: 116.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Download Festival, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Download Festival via Crewe, Long Eaton, The Bell, and Donington Park in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Download Festival via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Donington Park in around 6h 15m.

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