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

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Somerset 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 Tauntontrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 23m
    £97–156

  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 Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    7h 56m
    £27–41

  3. Drive  222.8 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Somersetcar car 222.8 mi
    3h 41m
    £57–81

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane MAN - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    6h 38m
    £65–168

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus Fal
    7h 1m
    £89–135

  6. Train, bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Verriersbus bus 101 / ...
    8h 49m
    £47–80

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus bus
    6h 38m
    £66–179

Preston to Somerset by train and bus

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Branchflower Farm via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station, Taunton Town Centre Stop J, and Castle Way in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Huntworth Lane M5 via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 7h 56m.

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