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How to get fromPreston to Newburyby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Newbury by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Readingtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 17m
    £86–138

  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 Coach Parkbus bus S5
    3. Take the bus from Coach Park to Newbury Wharfbus bus S9
    7h 45m
    £34–60

  3. Drive  201.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Newburycar car 201.1 mi
    3h 31m
    £50–72

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Newburytrain train
    5h 4m
    £100–340

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus bus
    2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Banbury to Didcot Parkwaytrain train
    8h 42m
    £48–80

Preston to Newbury by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£86Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Newbury, West Berkshire, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Newbury via Birmingham New Street and Reading in around 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Newbury Wharf via Manchester Central Coach Station and Coach Park in around 7h 45m.

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