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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ferndown is to drive which costs £55 - £90 and takes 4h 28m.

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 28m and costs £55 - £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 Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.

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 Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Preston to Ferndown?

The distance between Preston and Ferndown is 285 miles. The road distance is 243.3 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 51m and costs £130 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 51m and costs £130 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £160 and takes 10h 54m.

Where does the Preston to Ferndown bus arrive?

Preston to Ferndown bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Ferndown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Ferndown?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ferndown is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Preston to Ferndown.

Where can I stay near Ferndown?

There are 2652+ hotels available in Ferndown.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 51m
£130–195
Drive 241.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Ferndowncar 241.9 mi
4h 28m
£60–86
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 424
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 54m
£66–155
Train, fly
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 58m
£101–240

Preston to Ferndown by train and bus

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6h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283.4 mi
Duration: 6h 51m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Church Road via Wolverhampton, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Church Road via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 54m.

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