There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Southam by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leamington Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
3h 36m£55–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventrybus Uk980
6h 33m£21–32Drive 136.7 mi
- Drive from Preston to Southamcar 136.7 mi
2h 24m£34–49Train, bus
- Take the train from Preston to Coventrytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from Rail Station Bridge to Upper Paradebus X17
4h 4m£50–78Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leamington Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 45m£74–110
Preston to Southam by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Southam is to bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Southam is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Southam. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Park Lane via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Transport Museum and Upper Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Southam. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Leamington Spa via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Preston and Southam is 140 miles. The road distance is 137.5 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Southam without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Preston to Southam, including transfers.
Preston to Southam bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Southam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Southam is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs £55 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £35 and takes 6h 33m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Southam, Warwickshire, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Park Lane via Birmingham New Street, Leamington Spa, and Parish Church in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Park Lane via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Coventry, Transport Museum, and Upper Parade in around 6h 33m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Coventry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Rail Station Bridge to Upper Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Rail Station Bridge to Upper Parade
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Southam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Preston to Southam train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Southam is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Preston to Southam.
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