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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Gloucester is to bus via Birmingham which costs £17 - £29 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Transport Hub via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Gloucester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Preston to Gloucester?

The distance between Preston and Gloucester is 155 miles. The road distance is 155.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £60 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Preston to Gloucester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Gloucester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Gloucester train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Gloucester?

The best way to get from Preston to Gloucester is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Preston to Gloucester bus arrive?

Preston to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Gloucester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Gloucester?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Gloucester is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Preston to Gloucester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 24m
£64–100
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus Uk077
6h 10m
£17–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
5h 25m
£34–83
Drive 154.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Gloucestercar 154.4 mi
2h 35m
£38–55

Preston to Gloucester by train

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Distance: 154.5 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Gloucester via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Transport Hub via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 25m.

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