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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Preston is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 35m and costs £60 - £90.

How far is it from Dorset to Preston?

The distance between Dorset and Preston is 306 miles. The road distance is 249.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Preston without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 58m and costs £80 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Dorset to Preston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dorset to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Dorset to Preston is 250 miles. It takes approximately 4h 35m to drive from Dorset to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2179+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train via Stafford
best
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Stafford to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
6h 58m
£84–253
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bournemouthtrain
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
8h 26m
£55–441
Drive 248.3 mi
1. Drive from Dorset to Prestoncar 248.3 mi
4h 35m
£60–87
Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth 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
6h 2m
£85–197
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
9h 44m
£105–228
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 57m
£94–297

Dorset to Preston by bus and train

58Weekly Services

8h 26mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dorset to Preston.

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Distance: 303.7 mi
Duration: 6h 58m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Preston via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, and Stafford in around 6h 58m.

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