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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 / ...
    5h 58m
    £108–166

  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
    £24–40

  3. Drive  222.8 mi

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

  4. 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 27m
    £107–252

  5. 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 25m
    £100–158

  6. Bus, train via Newport

    1. Take the bus from Huntworth Lane M5 to Public Transport Interchangebus bus Fal
    2. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Kingsway K14bus bus 216
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    7h 12m
    £79–151

Somerset to Preston by bus and train

Calendar98Weekly Services
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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 58m. 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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