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How to get fromSomerset to Prestonby train, bus, car, or 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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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 6m
    £109–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Cabot Circusbus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 14m
    £26–46

  3. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Verriers to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    7h 49m
    £53–127

  4. Drive 222.8 mi

    1. Drive from Somerset to Prestoncar car 222.8 mi
    3h 40m
    £55–79

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 54m
    £105–209

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Airport Tavernbus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    6h 24m
    £106–160

Somerset to Preston by bus and train

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration6h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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 6h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Bus Station via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 14m.

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