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

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Thirlmere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2h 47m
    £40–61

  2. Drive  64.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Thirlmerecar car 64.3 mi
    1h 16m
    £16–23

  3. Train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Swirls car parkbus bus 555
    3h 14m
    £31–51

  4. Bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Rail Interchangebus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Swirls car parkbus bus 555
    3h 54m
    £25–35

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  • Distance: 101.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Thirlmere via Lancaster, Bus Station, Bus Rail Interchange, and Swirls car park in around 3h 54m.

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