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

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Preston is to bus which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Preston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Preston?

The distance between Gloucester and Preston is 155 miles. The road distance is 155.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gloucester to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 31m and costs £27 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Gloucester to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Preston bus from?

Gloucester to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Gloucester to Preston?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 31m and costs £27 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Gloucester to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gloucester to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gloucester to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Preston is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Gloucester to Preston.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Gloucester to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
3h 31m
£28–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
6h 10m
£28–65
Drive 154.4 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Prestoncar 154.4 mi
2h 34m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Hereford to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
6h 24m
£39–105

Gloucester to Preston by train

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3h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 154.6 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 10m.

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