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How to get fromPreston to Lake District (Land)by train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Lake District (Land) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus, line 78 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus 78 / ...
    2h 21m
    £31–51

  2. Drive 78.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Lake District (Land)car car 78.5 mi
    1h 41m
    £20–28

  3. Train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Windermeretrain train Manchester Airport - Windermere / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 555 / ...
    3h 28m
    £26–42

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Windermere to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    2h 20m
    £78–111

Preston to Lake District (Land) by train and bus

Calendar237Weekly Services
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 97.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Lake District (Land), England?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Lake District (Land). However, you can take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, take the bus to Bus Station, then take the line 78 bus to National Trust car park. Alternatively, you can drive from Preston to Lake District (Land) in around 1h 41m.

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