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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Preston is to bus which costs £22 - £45 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Preston is to fly and train which takes 3h 38m and costs £75 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Preston?

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

How far is it from Exeter to Preston?

The distance between Exeter and Preston is 269 miles. The road distance is 261.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 5m and costs £110 - £330.

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

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

Where do I catch the Exeter to Preston bus from?

Exeter to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Exeter to Preston?

The best way to get from Exeter to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 5m and costs £110 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £45 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Exeter to Preston bus arrive?

Exeter to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Preston is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Exeter to Preston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Exeter to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter 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 / ...
5h 5m
£110–330
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus 106 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
9h 20m
£23–42
Drive 259.6 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Prestoncar 259.6 mi
4h 16m
£64–92
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
3h 38m
£76–274
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 40m
£132–233

Exeter to Preston by train

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Distance: 267.4 mi
Duration: 5h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 20m.

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