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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Preston is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Preston is to train and fly which takes 4h 16m and costs £75 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Preston. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Preston via Bournemouth and Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Poole to Preston?

The distance between Poole and Preston is 284 miles. The road distance is 251.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Preston without a car is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 25m and costs £60 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Poole to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Preston bus from?

Poole to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Poole to Preston?

The best way to get from Poole to Preston is to train via Stafford which takes 6h 25m and costs £60 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 10h 26m.

Where does the Poole to Preston bus arrive?

Poole to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Preston train arrive?

Poole to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Stafford station.

Can I drive from Poole to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Preston is 251 miles. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Poole to Preston.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Poole to Preston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Poole to Preston by train, bus, 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 25m
£61–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
10h 26m
£33–73
Drive 249.6 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Prestoncar 249.6 mi
4h 40m
£61–87
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole 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
4h 16m
£77–187
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
7h 17m
£37–420
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Poole 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
5h 55m
£80–283
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane SOU - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain
6h 47m
£100–309

Poole to Preston by train

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Distance: 281.9 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Preston via Bournemouth and Stafford in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport and Newhall St in around 10h 26m.

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