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

The cheapest way to get from Cornwall to Preston is to bus which costs £27 - £100 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Preston is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £75 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Cornwall and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cornwall to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Roundabout and arriving at Bus Station via Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Cornwall and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Cornwall to Preston. However, there are services departing from Luxulyan and arriving at Preston via Par, Plymouth and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Preston?

The distance between Cornwall and Preston is 359 miles. The road distance is 326 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cornwall to Preston without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs £70 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Cornwall to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Preston bus from?

Cornwall to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dennison Road Car Park station.

Where do I catch the Cornwall to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Cornwall to Preston?

The best way to get from Cornwall to Preston is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs £70 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £100 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Cornwall to Preston bus arrive?

Cornwall to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Plymouth Coach Station.

Where does the Cornwall to Preston train arrive?

Cornwall to Preston train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Plymouth station.

Can I drive from Cornwall to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cornwall to Preston is 326 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Cornwall to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2118+ hotels available in Preston.

Cornwall to Preston - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Cornwall to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouth
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
8h 3m
£74–314
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Station504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
12h 40m
£27–98
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Station120 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
12h 32m
£54–124
Drive 324.1 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Preston324.1 mi
5h 30m
£80–115
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 47m
£68–263
Train via Exeter
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
8h 17m
£68–323
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
7h
£103–393
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)NQY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
9h 53m
£85–296
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)NQY - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Preston
10h 7m
£76–323

Cornwall to Preston by train

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8h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 357 mi
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Preston via Par, Plymouth, and Birmingham New Street in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Bus Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 12h 40m.

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