What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Lyme Regis?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lyme Regis is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Lyme Regis?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Lyme Regis is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Lyme Regis?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Lyme Regis. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Co-op Store via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Blackbrook BP Garage and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Lyme Regis?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Lyme Regis. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Axminster via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.

How far is it from Preston to Lyme Regis?

The distance between Preston and Lyme Regis is 302 miles. The road distance is 253.6 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Lyme Regis without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Lyme Regis without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 27m and costs £110 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Lyme Regis?

It takes approximately 7h 27m to get from Preston to Lyme Regis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lyme Regis bus from?

Preston to Lyme Regis bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lyme Regis train from?

Preston to Lyme Regis train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Lyme Regis?

The best way to get from Preston to Lyme Regis is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 27m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 10h 16m.

Where does the Preston to Lyme Regis bus arrive?

Preston to Lyme Regis bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Preston to Lyme Regis train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Lyme Regis?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Lyme Regis is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Preston to Lyme Regis.

Where can I stay near Lyme Regis?

There are 1649+ hotels available in Lyme Regis.

Preston to Lyme Regis - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Lyme Regis by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
7h 27m
£118–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Taunton BP Garagebus
3. Take the bus from Blackbrook BP Garage to Trinity Squarebus 30
10h 16m
£32–50
Drive 252.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Lyme Regiscar 252.1 mi
4h 22m
£63–91
Train, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
6h 5m
£101–253
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Axminstertrain
10h 41m
£121–229
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 Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Axminstertrain
7h 33m
£116–281

Preston to Lyme Regis by train and bus

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7h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 300.7 mi
Duration: 7h 27m

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 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Co-op Store via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Blackbrook BP Garage, and Trinity Square in around 10h 16m.

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