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  1. Train via Birmingham

    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 / ...
    4h 39m
    £109–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from County Hall to Bus Stationbus bus 502 / ...
    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 31m
    £31–62

  3. Drive 229.5 mi

    1. Drive from Taunton to Prestoncar car 229.5 mi
    3h 45m
    £56–81

  4. Train to Exeter, fly, train

    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
    4h 33m
    £105–209

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    7h 13m
    £114–214

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Taunton to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 22m
    £143–426

  7. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Taunton to Westbury (Wilts)train train
    2. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    5h 54m
    £128–280

Taunton to Preston by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration4h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Taunton to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from County Hall to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 31m.

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