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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 21m
    £146–230

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus
    10h 30m
    £38–96

  3. Drive 302.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Plymouthcar car 302.4 mi
    4h 59m
    £74–107

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    5h 7m
    £115–228

  5. Train via Cardiff

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 28m
    £151–282

  6. Train, fly to Newquay Cornwall Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    3. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 8m
    £97–230

Preston to Plymouth by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Plymouth via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 10h 30m.

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