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 £35 - £65 and takes 12h 10m.

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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

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 8h 10m.

How far is it from Preston to Lyme Regis?

The distance between Preston and Lyme Regis is 314 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 8h 10m and costs £120 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m 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 8h 10m and costs £120 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 12h 10m.

Where does the Preston to Lyme Regis bus arrive?

Preston to Lyme Regis bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 1628+ hotels available in Lyme Regis.

Preston to Lyme Regis - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and 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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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
8h 10m
£121–194
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Squarebus 44A
12h 10m
£38–64
Drive 252.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Lyme Regiscar 252.1 mi
4h 22m
£64–92
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 51m
£121–217

Preston to Lyme Regis by train and bus

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8h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 312.3 mi
Duration: 8h 10m

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 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Co-op Store via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Exeter, Bus Station, and Trinity Square in around 12h 10m.

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