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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Preston is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Preston is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Cardiff North Road and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Preston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Preston via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Wales to Preston?

The distance between Wales and Preston is 190 miles. The road distance is 189.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Wales to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Preston bus from?

Wales to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cardiff North Road station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Preston train from?

Wales to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Preston?

The best way to get from Wales to Preston is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 7h 20m.

Where does the Wales to Preston bus arrive?

Wales to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Jennens Road station.

Where does the Wales to Preston train arrive?

Wales to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Wales to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Preston is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Wales to Preston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wales to Preston?

Book your Wales to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

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Wales to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 44m
£63–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk084
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Preston Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 20m
£23–37
Drive 188.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Prestoncar 188.5 mi
4h 1m
£47–67
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 34m
£92–139

Wales to Preston by train

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Distance: 188.7 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Wales and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Preston via Crewe in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Preston Bus Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road in around 7h 20m.

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