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How to get fromCardiff to Preston bus Stationby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Preston bus Station by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to CrewetrainCardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Crewe to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 7m
    £58–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    7h 21m
    £19–61

  3. Bus via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stnbus181 / ...
    7h 15m
    £28–80

  4. Drive 188.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Preston bus Stationcar188.3 mi
    3h 59m
    £48–69

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)planeBRS - LPL
    3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
    7h 4m
    £93–215

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeLHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    5h 47m
    £110–336

Cardiff to Preston bus Station by train and foot

Calendar130Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£58Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Preston bus Station, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Preston bus Station via Crewe and Preston in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Coach Stn via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 15m.

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