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

The cheapest way to get from Somerset to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Somerset to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Somerset and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Somerset to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Verriers and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Somerset and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Somerset to Preston. However, there are services departing from Taunton and arriving at Preston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Somerset to Preston?

The distance between Somerset and Preston is 246 miles. The road distance is 224.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Somerset to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 57m and costs £90 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Somerset to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Preston bus from?

Somerset to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Verriers station.

Where do I catch the Somerset to Preston train from?

Somerset to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Taunton station.

Train or bus from Somerset to Preston?

The best way to get from Somerset to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 57m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 8h 30m.

Where does the Somerset to Preston bus arrive?

Somerset to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Somerset to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Somerset to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Somerset to Preston is 224 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Somerset to Preston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Somerset to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2235+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 57m
£93–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Verriers to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
8h 30m
£39–68
Drive 222.8 mi
1. Drive from Somerset to Prestoncar 222.8 mi
3h 40m
£55–80
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BRS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 52m
£67–164
Train
1. Take the train from Weston-super-Mare 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
£82–146
Line 404 bus, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the bus from Verriers to Interchangebus
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BRS - LPL
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
7h 3m
£68–175

Somerset to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 244.2 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Branchflower Farm to Preston via Taunton Town Centre K, Castle Way, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, Taunton, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Verriers to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 8h 30m.

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