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How to get fromPreston to Bathby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Preston - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
    4h 2m
    £87–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk071
    7h 1m
    £20–35

  3. Drive 194.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Bathcar car 194.2 mi
    3h 28m
    £49–70

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain train
    5h 13m
    £110–239

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bath Spatrain train
    6h 1m
    £87–167

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane LPL - BRS
    5h 59m
    £69–181

  7. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spatrain train
    5h 9m
    £120–354

Preston to Bath by train

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to James Street West via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 1m.

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