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How to get fromPreston to South Walesby train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to South Wales by train, car, or plane

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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 17m
    £61–114

  2. Drive  181 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to South Walescar car 181 mi
    3h 54m
    £45–65

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane plane MAN - CWL
    8h 20m
    £64–265

  4. 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
    £96–156

Preston to South Wales by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Preston, England and South Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Cwmbach via Crewe and Cardiff Central in around 5h 17m.

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