What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Highclere Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Highclere Castle is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Highclere Castle?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Highclere Castle is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Highclere Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Highclere Castle. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Newbury Wharf via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, St Aldates and Parkway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Highclere Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Highclere Castle. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Newbury via Birmingham New Street and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Preston to Highclere Castle?

The distance between Preston and Highclere Castle is 226 miles. The road distance is 208.2 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Highclere Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Highclere Castle without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £110 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Highclere Castle?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Preston to Highclere Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Highclere Castle bus from?

Preston to Highclere Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Highclere Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Highclere Castle?

The best way to get from Preston to Highclere Castle is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 8m.

Where does the Preston to Highclere Castle bus arrive?

Preston to Highclere Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Preston to Highclere Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Highclere Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Highclere Castle is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Preston to Highclere Castle.

Where can I stay near Highclere Castle?

There are 823+ hotels available in Highclere Castle.

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

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

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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 Readingtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 47m
£110–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stopbus Uk920
9h 8m
£38–58
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain
3. Take the train from Banbury to Didcot Parkwaytrain
8h 24m
£76–139
Drive 207 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Highclere Castlecar 207 mi
3h 40m
£51–74
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 Basingstoketrain
4h 16m
£131–282
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
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 train from London Paddington to Newburytrain
5h 18m
£119–368

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU) flights

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Distance: 224.3 mi
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Highclere Castle, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Highclere Castle via Birmingham New Street, Reading, and Newbury in around 4h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Highclere Castle via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, St Aldates, Parkway Station, and Newbury Wharf in around 9h 8m.

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