What is the cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from St. Austell to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 12h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from St. Austell to Preston?

The fastest way to get from St. Austell to Preston is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between St. Austell and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from St. Austell station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

Is there a direct train between St. Austell and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from St. Austell to Preston. However, there are services departing from St Austell and arriving at Preston via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from St. Austell to Preston?

The distance between St. Austell and Preston is 360 miles. The road distance is 331.6 miles.

How do I travel from St. Austell to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Preston without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £160 - £270.

How long does it take to get from St. Austell to Preston?

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from St. Austell to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Preston bus from?

St. Austell to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the St. Austell to Preston train from?

St. Austell to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from St Austell station.

Train or bus from St. Austell to Preston?

The best way to get from St. Austell to Preston is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs £160 - £270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 12h 1m.

Where does the St. Austell to Preston bus arrive?

St. Austell to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the St. Austell to Preston train arrive?

St. Austell to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from St. Austell to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between St. Austell to Preston is 332 miles. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from St. Austell to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from St. Austell to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
7h 49m
£160–264
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Cabot Circusbus Fal
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
12h 1m
£33–60
Drive 329.6 mi
1. Drive from St. Austell to Prestoncar 329.6 mi
5h 43m
£81–116
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Austell to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 11m
£131–295
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
13h 28m
£77–191
Train to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Par to Newquaytrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 12m
£83–212
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
9h 9m
£93–253

St. Austell to Preston by train

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Distance: 357.6 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

What companies run services between St. Austell, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from St Austell to Preston via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Plymouth Coach Station, Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 12h 1m.

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