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

The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Preston is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Torquay to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Torquay and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Bus Station via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Torquay and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Preston. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Preston via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.

How far is it from Torquay to Preston?

The distance between Torquay and Preston is 297 miles. The road distance is 281.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Torquay to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 22m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Torquay to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Preston bus from?

Torquay to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Torquay to Preston train from?

Torquay to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Torquay to Preston?

The best way to get from Torquay to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 22m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Torquay to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Torquay to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Torquay to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Preston is 282 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Torquay to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Torquay to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
6h 22m
£118–181
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
12h 30m
£51–87
Drive 280.1 mi
1. Drive from Torquay to Prestoncar 280.1 mi
4h 36m
£69–100
Train
1. Take the train from Paignton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Paignton - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 49m
£131–202
Train #2
1. Take the train from Paignton to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
9h 58m
£126–222

Torquay to Preston by train

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Distance: 295.4 mi
Duration: 6h 22m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Preston via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Bus Station via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 12h 30m.

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