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How to get fromPreston to Southwellby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Southwell by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Newark North Gatetrain train Bradford Forster Square - London Kings Cross / ...
    4h 56m
    £47–79

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    5h 56m
    £13–21

  3. Drive  102.3 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Southwellcar car 102.3 mi
    2h 21m
    £26–37

  4. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Newark Castletrain train Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
    5h 18m
    £46–86

  5. Train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Alfretontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mansfield Bus Station to The Minsterbus bus 28 / ...
    5h 22m
    £45–75

Preston to Southwell by train and bus

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration4h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 138.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England?

You can take a train from Preston to The Minster via Leeds, Newark North Gate, North Gate station, Kirk Gate, and Trent Bridge in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Park Terrace via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Canal Street, and Victoria Centre in around 5h 56m.

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