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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Wincanton is to bus which costs £28 - £50 and takes 9h 50m.

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 £50 - £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 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 50m.

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 Wolverhampton and Basingstoke. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

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 Wolverhampton which takes 7h 56m and costs £120 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m 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 Preston 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 Wolverhampton which takes 7h 56m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £50 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Preston to Wincanton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Wincanton train arrive?

Preston to Wincanton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wolverhampton 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 1018+ hotels available in Wincanton.

Preston to Wincanton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Wolverhamptontrain
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Basingstoketrain
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Templecombetrain
7h 56m
£125–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
9h 50m
£28–46
Drive 220.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Wincantoncar 220.8 mi
4h 3m
£55–79
Train, fly
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
7h 2m
£109–265
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 54m
£125–196
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Filton Abbey Wood to Castle Carytrain
9h 33m
£105–199

Preston to Wincanton by train and bus

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7h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 285.6 mi
Duration: 7h 56m

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 7h 56m. 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 50m.

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