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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bath is to bus which costs £13 - £45 and takes 7h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bath is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bath?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Bath station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bath?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bath. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

How far is it from Preston to Bath?

The distance between Preston and Bath is 205 miles. The road distance is 195.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bath without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Preston to Bath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bath bus from?

Preston to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bath train from?

Preston to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Bath?

The best way to get from Preston to Bath is to train via Birmingham which takes 4h 12m and costs £40 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £45 and takes 7h 4m.

Where does the Preston to Bath bus arrive?

Preston to Bath bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Bath train arrive?

Preston to Bath train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bath?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bath is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Preston to Bath.

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

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Where can I stay near Bath?

There are 2611+ hotels available in Bath.

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

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 12m
£40–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk071
7h 4m
£14–44
Drive 194.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Bathcar 194.2 mi
3h 26m
£48–69
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
6h 26m
£81–155
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain
5h 51m
£69–147
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain
5h 2m
£104–389
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain
5h 23m
£107–263

Preston to Bath by train

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4h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 203.5 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Bath Spa via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 7h 4m.

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