There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Gloucestershire by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 48m£67–103Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus Uk077
6h 38m£22–37Train, bus
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
6h 36m£42–97Drive 155.2 mi
- Drive from Preston to Gloucestershirecar 155.2 mi
2h 34m£38–55
Preston to Gloucestershire by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Gloucestershire is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Gloucestershire is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Gloucestershire. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Grebe Gardens via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Gloucester station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Gloucestershire. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Gloucester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Preston and Gloucestershire is 158 miles. The road distance is 156.2 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Gloucestershire without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Preston to Gloucestershire, including transfers.
Preston to Gloucestershire bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Gloucestershire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Gloucestershire is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Gloucestershire, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Brome Road via Birmingham New Street, Gloucester, and Gloucester station in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Grebe Gardens via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Gloucester, and Gloucester station in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Gloucestershire bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.
Preston to Gloucestershire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Gloucestershire is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Preston to Gloucestershire.
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