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How to get fromPreston to South Walesby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Preston to South Wales by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Cwmbachtrain train
    5h 19m
    £61–114
  2. Drive  181 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to South Walescar car 181 mi
    3h 54m
    £46–66
  3. Train via Worcester

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Worcestershire Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    7h 49m
    £96–155

Preston to South Wales by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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You can take a train from Preston to Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 19m.

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