What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Barrow upon Soar?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Barrow upon Soar is to bus which costs £10 - £35 and takes 8h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Barrow upon Soar?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Barrow upon Soar is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Barrow upon Soar?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Barrow upon Soar. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Beaumont Road via Shudehill Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Baxter Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Barrow upon Soar?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Barrow upon Soar. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Barrow upon Soar via Crewe, Nuneaton and Leicester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Preston to Barrow upon Soar?

The distance between Preston and Barrow upon Soar is 140 miles. The road distance is 117.1 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Barrow upon Soar without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Barrow upon Soar without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Barrow upon Soar?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Preston to Barrow upon Soar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Barrow upon Soar bus from?

Preston to Barrow upon Soar bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Barrow upon Soar train from?

Preston to Barrow upon Soar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Barrow upon Soar?

The best way to get from Preston to Barrow upon Soar is to train via Crewe which takes 4h 1m and costs £40 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Preston to Barrow upon Soar bus arrive?

Preston to Barrow upon Soar bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Barrow upon Soar train arrive?

Preston to Barrow upon Soar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Preston to Barrow upon Soar?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Barrow upon Soar is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Preston to Barrow upon Soar.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Barrow upon Soar?

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Preston to Barrow upon Soar - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Barrow upon Soar by train, bus, or car

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Train via Crewe
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneaton
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Leicester
4h 1m
£40–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange125
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus StationUk079
8h 16m
£10–33
Bus via Leeds
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
6h 24m
£22–49
Drive 116.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Barrow upon Soar116.4 mi
2h 6m
£30–42
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to NottinghamLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
4h 58m
£23–102

Preston to Barrow upon Soar by train

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Distance: 139.3 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Barrow upon Soar, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Barrow upon Soar via Crewe, Nuneaton, and Leicester in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Beaumont Road via Shudehill Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Baxter Gate in around 6h 24m.

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