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How to get fromPreston to Llanidloesby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Llanidloes by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Caerswstrain train
    3h 57m
    £59–104

  2. Drive 120.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Llanidloescar car 120.6 mi
    2h 20m
    £30–43

  3. Train, bus via The Groe

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Groebus bus X75
    5h 27m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Gardenbus bus 409
    4h 19m
    £31–73

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Groebus bus X75
    6h 18m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Millennium Gardenbus bus 409
    6h 55m
    £41–99

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  • Distance: 130.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Llanidloes, Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Llanidloes via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Caersws in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Millennium Garden via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 55m.

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