What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Malmesbury?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Malmesbury is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Malmesbury?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Malmesbury is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Malmesbury?

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 Birmingham Coach Station, Broadmead and Shopping Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Malmesbury?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Malmesbury. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Kemble via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Preston to Malmesbury?

The distance between Preston and Malmesbury is 186 miles. The road distance is 179.4 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Malmesbury without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Malmesbury without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £65 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Malmesbury?

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Preston to Malmesbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Malmesbury bus from?

Preston to Malmesbury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Malmesbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Malmesbury?

The best way to get from Preston to Malmesbury is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £65 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Preston to Malmesbury bus arrive?

Preston to Malmesbury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Malmesbury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Malmesbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Malmesbury is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Preston to Malmesbury.

Where can I stay near Malmesbury?

There are 1301+ hotels available in Malmesbury.

Preston to Malmesbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Kembletrain
5h 47m
£66–107
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
8h 8m
£33–57
Drive 178.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Malmesburycar 178.4 mi
3h 7m
£44–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Swindontrain
4. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Cross Hayesbus 99
7h 49m

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Distance: 185.2 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Malmesbury, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Milbourne Lane via Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Kemble, and Clayfurlong Grove in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Triangle via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Broadmead, and Shopping Centre in around 8h 8m.

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