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

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

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Stamfordtrain train
    4h 2m
    £44–117

  2. Drive  147.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Stamfordcar car 147.2 mi
    2h 50m
    £37–53

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 777 / ...
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Stamfordtrain train
    7h 13m
    £45–73

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Stamfordtrain train Birmingham New Street - Cambridge / ...
    4h 48m
    £74–115

  5. Train via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Stamfordtrain train
    5h 42m
    £69–114

Preston to Stamford by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Stamford, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Stamford via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 4h 2m.

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