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How to get fromPreston to Lyme Regisby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    8h 11m
    £121–194

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 802
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Stationbus bus 035
    12h 3m
    £58–102

  3. Drive  252.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Lyme Regiscar car 252.1 mi
    4h 22m
    £64–92

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain train
    10h 51m
    £121–218

Preston to Lyme Regis by train and bus

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Lyme Regis, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Co-op Store via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, Axminster, and Rail Station in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Square via Manchester Central Coach Station, Heathrow Terminal 5, South Station, and Bus Station in around 12h 3m.

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