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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Preston is to bus which costs £14 - £50 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Preston via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

How far is it from Bath to Preston?

The distance between Bath and Preston is 205 miles. The road distance is 195.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £40 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Bath to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Preston bus from?

Bath to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Preston train from?

Bath to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bath to Preston?

The best way to get from Bath to Preston is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £40 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £50 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Bath to Preston bus arrive?

Bath to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bath to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bath to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Preston is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Bath to Preston.

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

Book your Bath to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2162+ hotels available in Preston.

Bath to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 19 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Bath to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New StreetBristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PrestonRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 39m
£44–171
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk071
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk030
7h 5m
£14–50
Drive 194.4 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Preston194.4 mi
3h 25m
£49–71
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Central
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 2m
£98–282
Line 19 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bristol Parkway Stn19
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
6h 37m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
7h 12m
£23–66
Fly Bristol Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)BRS - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
6h 15m
£97–202
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 9m
£103–362

Bath to Preston by train

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Distance: 203.6 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Preston via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Station via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 5m.

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