What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon is to bus which costs £19 - £29 and takes 6h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Stratford-upon-Avon?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at NatWest Bank via Church Centre and Solihull Town Centre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Stratford-upon-Avon?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon?

The distance between Preston and Stratford-upon-Avon is 128 miles. The road distance is 130.3 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon bus from?

Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon train from?

Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon?

The best way to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £29 and takes 6h 25m.

Where does the Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon bus arrive?

Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon train arrive?

Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon?

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Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain Kidderminster - Stratford-upon-Avon / ...
3h 21m
£44–81
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Uk030
6h 25m
£19–29
Drive 129.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avoncar 129.6 mi
2h 32m
£32–46
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain
5h 5m
£38–91

Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and foot

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Distance: 127.6 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Stratford-upon-Avon via Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Newhall Street every 2 hours. Tickets cost £14–23 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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