What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to West Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to West Midlands is to bus which costs £14 - £23 and takes 4h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to West Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Preston to West Midlands is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and West Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Blue Gates via Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and West Midlands?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Smethwick Rolfe Street via Sandwell & Dudley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Preston to West Midlands?

The distance between Preston and West Midlands is 100 miles. The road distance is 103.4 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to West Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to West Midlands without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £35 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Preston to West Midlands?

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Preston to West Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to West Midlands bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to West Midlands train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to West Midlands?

The best way to get from Preston to West Midlands is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £23 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Preston to West Midlands bus arrive?

Preston to West Midlands bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Preston to West Midlands train arrive?

Preston to West Midlands train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Sandwell & Dudley station.

Can I drive from Preston to West Midlands?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to West Midlands is 103 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Preston to West Midlands.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to West Midlands?

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Preston to West Midlands - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Sandwell & Dudleytrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2h 1m
£36–59
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus Uk030
4h 8m
£14–22
Drive 102.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to West Midlandscar 102.8 mi
1h 43m
£26–37
Train via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Smethwick Galton Bridgetrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
3h 15m
£40–94

Preston to West Midlands by train

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Distance: 99.5 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

What companies run services between Preston, England and West Midlands, Sandwell, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Sandwell & Dudley hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Newhall Street 4 times a day. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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