There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Malmesbury by train, bus, or car
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Train via Bristol
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 36m£92–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
8h 27m£26–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
- Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cross Hayesbus 99
8h 19mDrive 178.5 mi
- Drive from Preston to Malmesburycar 178.5 mi
3h 7m£44–63Train
- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Kembletrain
5h 45m£73–120
Preston to Malmesbury by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Malmesbury is to bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Malmesbury is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Malmesbury. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Triangle via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Broadmead and Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Malmesbury. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Chippenham via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Preston and Malmesbury is 232 miles. The road distance is 179.6 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Malmesbury without a car is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 36m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Preston to Malmesbury, including transfers.
Preston to Malmesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Malmesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Malmesbury is to train via Bristol which takes 5h 36m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 27m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Malmesbury, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Burton Hill via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, Chippenham, and Rail Station Forecourt A in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Triangle via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Broadmead, and Shopping Centre in around 8h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindon
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Kemble
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01249 782224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachstyle.uk
Bus from Fleming Way to Cross Hayes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- http://www.coachstyle.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Malmesbury bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Preston to Malmesbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Malmesbury is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Preston to Malmesbury.
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