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How to get fromSalisbury to Prestonby train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Salisbury to Preston by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Salisbury to London Waterlootrain train Salisbury - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from London Euston to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 11m
    £78–185

  2. Drive  219.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Salisbury to Prestoncar car 219.9 mi
    3h 58m
    £55–80

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Wokingtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 4m
    £92–294

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    6h 27m
    £106–179

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Newport (S Wales)train train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    6h 45m
    £92–163

  6. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane SOU - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    7h 12m
    £114–259

Salisbury to Preston by train and subway

Calendar170Weekly Services
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from Salisbury to Preston via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 11m.

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