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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Preston is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Didcot and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Didcot station to Preston. However, there are services departing from Parkway Station and arriving at Coach Stn via St Aldates, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Preston. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Preston via Oxford and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Didcot to Preston?

The distance between Didcot and Preston is 185 miles. The road distance is 188 miles.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 21m and costs £35 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Didcot to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Preston bus from?

Didcot to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Preston train from?

Didcot to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Oxford station.

Train or bus from Didcot to Preston?

The best way to get from Didcot to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 21m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Didcot to Preston bus arrive?

Didcot to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Didcot to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Didcot to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Didcot to Preston is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Didcot to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Didcot to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 21m
£36–154
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Coach Stnbus 181 / ...
7h 46m
£33–86
Drive 186.9 mi
1. Drive from Didcot to Prestoncar 186.9 mi
3h 19m
£46–67
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
4h 21m
£93–295
Train
1. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
4h 47m
£34–137
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
5h 10m
£92–220

Didcot to Preston by train

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Distance: 183.8 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway to Preston via Oxford and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Parkway Station to Coach Stn via St Aldates, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 46m.

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