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

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There are 5 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 Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 2m
    £134–200

  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
    9h 58m
    £38–71

  3. Drive  302.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Plymouthcar car 302.4 mi
    4h 59m
    £77–110

  4. Train, fly

    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 Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    7h 30m
    £79–230

  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 27m
    £129–238

Preston to Plymouth by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£134Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 330.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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 7h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 58m.

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