There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Wincanton by train, bus, or car
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Train via Wolverhampton
best- Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain
- Take the train from Wolverhampton to Basingstoketrain
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Templecombetrain
8h 52m£115–194Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
- Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
9h 43m£32–49Drive 220.8 mi
- Drive from Preston to Wincantoncar 220.8 mi
4h 3m£55–79Train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Carytrain
8h 54m£107–174Train #2
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Castle Carytrain
9h 32m£90–166
Preston to Wincanton by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Wincanton is to bus which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Wincanton is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Wincanton. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station and Strode College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Wincanton. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Templecombe via Wolverhampton and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
The distance between Preston and Wincanton is 299 miles. The road distance is 222.1 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Wincanton without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 52m and costs £110 - £200.
It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Preston to Wincanton, including transfers.
Preston to Wincanton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Preston Bus Station.
Preston to Wincanton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Wincanton is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 8h 52m and costs £110 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £50 and takes 9h 43m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Wincanton, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Market Place via Wolverhampton, Basingstoke, Templecombe, and Station Road in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Market Place via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, Glaston Road, and Strode College in around 9h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Preston to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Wolverhampton to Basingstoke
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Basingstoke to Templecombe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–50
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Filton Abbey Wood to Castle Cary
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Preston to Wincanton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Preston to Wincanton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Wincanton is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Preston to Wincanton.
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