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 - £75 and takes 13h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cornwall to Preston is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs £60 - £280.

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, Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.

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 18m.

How far is it from Cornwall to Preston?

The distance between Cornwall and Preston is 296 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 via Plymouth which takes 8h 18m and costs £65 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 via Plymouth which takes 8h 18m and costs £65 - £390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £75 and takes 13h 26m.

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 33m 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 2176+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 51m
£62–275
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dennison Road Car Park to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
4. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
13h 26m
£27–74
Train via Plymouth
1. Take the train from Par to Plymouthtrain
2. Take the train from Plymouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain
8h 18m
£69–384
Drive 324.1 mi
1. Drive from Cornwall to Prestoncar 324.1 mi
5h 33m
£79–113
Fly Newquay Cornwall Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane NQY - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
9h 2m
£83–340
Train to Exeter, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Par to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
6h 51m
£102–399
Train
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
8h 31m
£92–283
Train via Cardiff
1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
10h 59m
£117–271

Cornwall to Preston by train

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Distance: 294.6 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roundabout to Bus Station via Mount Folly, Dennison Road Car Park, Plymouth Coach Station, Bristol Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 13h 26m.

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