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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New StreettrainPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 11m
    £62–216

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    8h 1m
    £21–67

  3. Drive 259.6 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Prestoncar259.6 mi
    4h 13m
    £66–95

  4. Fly from Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEXT - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    3h 42m
    £85–329

  5. 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
    7h 38m
    £95–183

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeSOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    6h 30m
    £99–237

Exeter to Preston by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£62Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Exeter, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 1m.

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