What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Barnard Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Barnard Castle is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Barnard Castle?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Barnard Castle is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £19 - £29.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Barnard Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Barnard Castle. However, there are services departing from Gt George Street and arriving at Galgate - Commercial Hotel via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Preston to Barnard Castle?

The distance between Preston and Barnard Castle is 91 miles. The road distance is 82.2 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Barnard Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Barnard Castle without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 58m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Preston to Barnard Castle?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Preston to Barnard Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Barnard Castle bus from?

Preston to Barnard Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Gt George Street station.

Where does the Preston to Barnard Castle bus arrive?

Preston to Barnard Castle bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Barnard Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Barnard Castle is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Preston to Barnard Castle.

Where can I stay near Barnard Castle?

There are 870+ hotels available in Barnard Castle.

Preston to Barnard Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Barnard Castle by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Galgate - Commercial Hotelbus 572
3h 58m
Drive 81.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Barnard Castlecar 81.7 mi
1h 31m
£20–29
Train, line 563 bus, line 572 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Clockbus 563
3. Take the bus from Clock to Galgate - Stand Bbus 572
4h 18m
Line 555 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Galgate - Commercial Hotelbus 572
5h 20m
Line 40 bus, line 555 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Gt George Street to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 555
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Galgate - Commercial Hotelbus 572
6h 19m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Barnard Castle.

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Distance: 90.2 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Barnard Castle, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Galgate - Commercial Hotel via Lancaster, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 20m.

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