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

The cheapest way to get from Sidmouth to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 11h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sidmouth to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Sidmouth and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Sidmouth to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Triangle and arriving at Bus Station via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Sidmouth and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Sidmouth to Preston. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Preston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.

How far is it from Sidmouth to Preston?

The distance between Sidmouth and Preston is 287 miles. The road distance is 257.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sidmouth to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Sidmouth to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sidmouth to Preston bus from?

Sidmouth to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Sidmouth to Preston train from?

Sidmouth to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Sidmouth to Preston?

The best way to get from Sidmouth to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 7h 24m and costs £110 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 11h 6m.

Where does the Sidmouth to Preston bus arrive?

Sidmouth to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Sidmouth to Preston train arrive?

Sidmouth to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Sidmouth to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Sidmouth to Preston is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Sidmouth to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2255+ hotels available in Preston.

Sidmouth to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sidmouth to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
7h 24m
£110–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
11h 6m
£35–59
Drive 256.4 mi
1. Drive from Sidmouth to Prestoncar 256.4 mi
4h 27m
£65–94
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids 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
9h 53m
£104–190

Sidmouth to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 285 mi
Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Triangle to Preston via Bus Station, Clifton Place, Exeter St Davids, and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Triangle to Bus Station via Bus Station, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 11h 6m.

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