What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Wimborne Minster?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Wimborne Minster is to bus which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Wimborne Minster?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Wimborne Minster is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Wimborne Minster?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Wimborne Minster. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Square via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Heathrow Central Bus Station and Bournemouth Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Wimborne Minster?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Wimborne Minster. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Bournemouth via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Preston to Wimborne Minster?

The distance between Preston and Wimborne Minster is 287 miles. The road distance is 247 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Wimborne Minster without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Wimborne Minster without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £140 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Wimborne Minster?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Preston to Wimborne Minster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Wimborne Minster bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Wimborne Minster train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Wimborne Minster?

The best way to get from Preston to Wimborne Minster is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs £140 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £95 and takes 10h 18m.

Where does the Preston to Wimborne Minster bus arrive?

Preston to Wimborne Minster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Preston to Wimborne Minster train arrive?

Preston to Wimborne Minster train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Preston to Wimborne Minster?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Wimborne Minster is 247 miles. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Preston to Wimborne Minster.

Where can I stay near Wimborne Minster?

There are 2704+ hotels available in Wimborne Minster.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth
6h 50m
£140–206
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Streetbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
10h 18m
£46–92
Drive 245.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Wimborne Minstercar 245.5 mi
4h 29m
£60–87
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
4h 56m
£101–227
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
6h 47m
£90–317

Preston to Wimborne Minster by train and bus

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Distance: 285.4 mi
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Wimborne Minster, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Preston to The Coach and Horses via Stafford, Bournemouth, and Bournemouth Station in around 6h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Square via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Bournemouth Station in around 10h 18m.

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