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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Somerset is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Somerset is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Somerset?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at Huntworth Lane M5 via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Somerset?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Somerset. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.

How far is it from Preston to Somerset?

The distance between Preston and Somerset is 246 miles. The road distance is 224.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Somerset without a car is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £110 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Preston to Somerset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Somerset bus from?

Preston to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Preston Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Somerset train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Somerset?

The best way to get from Preston to Somerset is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Preston to Somerset bus arrive?

Preston to Somerset bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Somerset train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Somerset?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Somerset is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Preston to Somerset.

Where can I stay near Somerset?

There are 790+ hotels available in Somerset.

Preston to Somerset - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 42m
£110–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
7h 56m
£23–38
Drive 222.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Somersetcar 222.8 mi
3h 41m
£55–80
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
5h 44m
£108–253
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
7h 2m
£106–158
Train, bus via Newport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the bus from Kingsway K14 to Public Transport Interchangebus 216
4. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Huntworth Lane M5bus Fal
8h 7m
£80–151

Preston to Somerset by train and bus

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Distance: 244.2 mi
Duration: 5h 42m

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 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Huntworth Lane M5 via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 7h 56m.

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