What is the cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Castle Cary to Preston is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Castle Cary to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Castle Cary and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Castle Cary to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Horse Pond Inn and arriving at Bus Station via Crispin Hall, Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Castle Cary and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Castle Cary to Preston. However, there are services departing from Castle Cary and arriving at Preston via Taunton and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Castle Cary to Preston?

The distance between Castle Cary and Preston is 266 miles. The road distance is 217.7 miles.

How do I travel from Castle Cary to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 45m and costs £55 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Castle Cary to Preston?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Castle Cary to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Preston bus from?

Castle Cary to Preston bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Crispin Hall station.

Where do I catch the Castle Cary to Preston train from?

Castle Cary to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Castle Cary station.

Train or bus from Castle Cary to Preston?

The best way to get from Castle Cary to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 45m and costs £55 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 26m.

Where does the Castle Cary to Preston bus arrive?

Castle Cary to Preston bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Castle Cary to Preston train arrive?

Castle Cary to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Taunton station.

Can I drive from Castle Cary to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Castle Cary to Preston is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Castle Cary to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Castle Cary to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2133+ hotels available in Preston.

Castle Cary to Preston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Taunton
2. Take the train from Taunton to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
5h 45m
£58–213
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
6h 17m
£49–171
Bus
1. Take the bus from Crispin Hall to Bus Station376
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
9h 26m
Drive 216.4 mi
1. Drive from Castle Cary to Preston216.4 mi
3h 50m
£54–77
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Castle Cary 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 28m
£117–339
Train #2
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
6h 58m
£92–176
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Westbury (Wilts) 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 37m
£99–240
Train to Exeter, fly, train
1. Take the train from Castle Cary to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 34m
£125–327

Castle Cary to Preston by train

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Distance: 264.1 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Castle Cary, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Castle Cary to Preston via Taunton and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horse Pond Inn to Bus Station via Crispin Hall, Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 26m.

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