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

The cheapest way to get from Devon to Preston is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Devon to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Devon and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Devon to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Coach House and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Devon and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Devon to Preston. However, there are services departing from Yeoford and arriving at Preston via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Devon to Preston?

The distance between Devon and Preston is 280 miles. The road distance is 268 miles.

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

The best way to get from Devon to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Devon to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Devon to Preston bus from?

Devon to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Exeter station.

Where do I catch the Devon to Preston train from?

Devon to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Devon to Preston?

The best way to get from Devon to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 6h 5m and costs £110 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 46m.

Where does the Devon to Preston bus arrive?

Devon to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bristol Bus Station.

Where does the Devon to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Devon to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Devon to Preston is 268 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Devon to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Devon to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Devon to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
6h 5m
£118–345
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston Bus Stationbus
10h 46m
£36–59
Drive 266.4 mi
1. Drive from Devon to Prestoncar 266.4 mi
4h 36m
£65–94
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 45m
£84–290
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
9h 2m
£139–257

Devon to Preston by train

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 277.9 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Yeoford to Preston via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach House to Preston Bus Station via Bus Station, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 46m.

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