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

The cheapest way to get from Ringwood to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ringwood to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Ringwood and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ringwood to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Meeting House Lane and arriving at Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Ringwood and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Ringwood to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Preston via Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Ringwood to Preston?

The distance between Ringwood and Preston is 288 miles. The road distance is 238.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ringwood to Preston without a car is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 59m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Ringwood to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ringwood to Preston bus from?

Ringwood to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meeting House Lane station.

Where do I catch the Ringwood to Preston train from?

Ringwood to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Ringwood to Preston?

The best way to get from Ringwood to Preston is to train via Wolverhampton which takes 6h 59m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Ringwood to Preston bus arrive?

Ringwood to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Ringwood to Preston train arrive?

Ringwood to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Wolverhampton station.

Can I drive from Ringwood to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ringwood to Preston is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 22m to drive from Ringwood to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Ringwood to Preston?

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Train via Wolverhampton
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wolverhamptontrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 59m
£111–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus 035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 802
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 10m
£42–79
Drive 237.1 mi
1. Drive from Ringwood to Prestoncar 237.1 mi
4h 22m
£60–86
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Meeting House Lane to Heathrow Terminal 5bus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 2m
£77–296
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 10m
£120–191
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
8h 22m
£92–167
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane SOU - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 59m
£120–253

Ringwood to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 286.7 mi
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Ringwood Bus Station to Preston via Bournemouth, Bournemouth, and Wolverhampton in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meeting House Lane to Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 5 and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 8h 10m.

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