What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Taunton?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Taunton is to bus which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Taunton?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Taunton is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Taunton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Blackbrook BP Garage via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Taunton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Taunton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Taunton?

The distance between Preston and Taunton is 238 miles. The road distance is 230.7 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Taunton without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Taunton without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 45m and costs £100 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Taunton?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Preston to Taunton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Taunton bus from?

Preston to Taunton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Taunton train from?

Preston to Taunton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Taunton?

The best way to get from Preston to Taunton is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 45m and costs £100 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £45 and takes 7h 52m.

Where does the Preston to Taunton bus arrive?

Preston to Taunton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Taunton train arrive?

Preston to Taunton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Taunton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Taunton is 231 miles. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Preston to Taunton.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Taunton?

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 45m
£101–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Blackbrook BP Garagebus Fal
7h 52m
£25–41
Drive 229.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Tauntoncar 229.4 mi
3h 46m
£57–83
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain
4h 28m
£104–254
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Tauntontrain
7h 46m
£110–200

Preston to Taunton by train

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Distance: 236.7 mi
Duration: 4h 45m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Taunton via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Blackbrook BP Garage via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, and Cabot Circus in around 7h 52m.

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