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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Wincanton is to bus via Bristol which costs £27 - £50 and takes 10h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Wincanton is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Wincanton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Wincanton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Wincanton?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Wincanton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Templecombe via Stafford and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Preston to Wincanton?

The distance between Preston and Wincanton is 287 miles. The road distance is 222.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Wincanton without a car is to train via Basingstoke which takes 7h 40m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Preston to Wincanton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Wincanton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Wincanton train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Wincanton?

The best way to get from Preston to Wincanton is to train via Basingstoke which takes 7h 40m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus via Bristol, which costs £27 - £50 and takes 10h 14m.

Where does the Preston to Wincanton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Wincanton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Wincanton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Wincanton is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Preston to Wincanton.

Where can I stay near Wincanton?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Wincanton.

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Wincanton by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Basingstoke
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Templecombetrain
7h 40m
£111–190
Bus via Bristol
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 Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
10h 14m
£28–46
Drive 220.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Wincantoncar 220.8 mi
4h 3m
£55–80
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 Salisburytrain
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Templecombetrain
6h 45m
£104–254
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Carytrain
8h 57m
£107–184
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Glastonbury Festival Coach Parkbus G4
2. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Memorial Hallbus 667
12h 58m
£38–66
Train, fly to Exeter
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 Templecombetrain
6h 52m
£113–283

Preston to Wincanton by train and bus

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Distance: 285.6 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Market Place via Stafford, Basingstoke, Templecombe, and Station Road in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 14m.

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