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

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There are 3 ways to get from Preston to Welshpool by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus X77
    3h 7m
    £26–62

  2. Drive 93.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Welshpoolcar car 93.5 mi
    1h 49m
    £23–33

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Welshpool Bus Station Stand Dbus bus X77
    3h 59m
    £40–77

Preston to Welshpool by train and bus

Calendar143Weekly Services
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Welshpool, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Welshpool. However, you can take the train to Crewe, take the train to Shrewsbury, walk to Bus Station, then take the bus to Welshpool Bus Station Stand D. Alternatively, you can drive from Preston to Welshpool in around 1h 49m.

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