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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ferndown is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ferndown is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ferndown?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ferndown. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Church Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Ferndown?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ferndown. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Bournemouth via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

How far is it from Preston to Ferndown?

The distance between Preston and Ferndown is 285 miles. The road distance is 243.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Ferndown without a car is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Preston to Ferndown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ferndown bus from?

Preston to Ferndown bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ferndown train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Ferndown?

The best way to get from Preston to Ferndown is to train which takes 6h 41m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Preston to Ferndown bus arrive?

Preston to Ferndown bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Ferndown train arrive?

Preston to Ferndown train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Preston to Ferndown?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ferndown is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Preston to Ferndown.

Where can I stay near Ferndown?

There are 2627+ hotels available in Ferndown.

Preston to Ferndown - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Ferndown by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 41m
£114–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 802
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
8h 29m
£44–78
Drive 241.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ferndowncar 241.7 mi
4h 29m
£61–87
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 56m
£97–233
Train via Newport
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 Salisburytrain
9h 32m
£95–170
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Meeting House Lanebus
6h 54m
£81–278

Preston to Ferndown by train and bus

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Distance: 283.4 mi
Duration: 6h 41m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Church Road via Stafford, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Church Road via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, and Bournemouth Station in around 8h 29m.

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