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There are 7 ways to get from Portishead to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 13m
    £122–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    7h 48m
    £28–44

  3. Drive  191.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portishead to Prestoncar car 191.7 mi
    3h 8m
    £48–69

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BRS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 11m
    £65–168

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus bus X4
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    6h 38m
    £89–135

  6. Bus, train via Birmingham

    1. Take the bus from Combe Road to Bus Stationbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    8h 8m
    £45–77

  7. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane BRS - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    6h 26m
    £66–179

Portishead to Preston by bus and train

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a vehicle from Portishead to Preston via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Combe Road to Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 48m.

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