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How to get fromExeter to Prestonby train, bus, car or plane

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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 Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train Rugby - Preston / ...
    5h 5m
    £121–178

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 10m
    £24–65

  3. Drive 259.6 mi

    1. Drive from Exeter to Prestoncar car 259.6 mi
    4h 16m
    £64–92

  4. Fly from Exeter, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EXT - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    3h 37m
    £82–273

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    7h 34m
    £127–225

  6. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Salisbury to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 32m
    £126–273

Exeter to Preston by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest 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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Exeter to Preston Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 10m.

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