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 £12 - £55 and takes 6h 38m.

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 6h 38m.

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 15m.

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 which takes 4h 15m and costs £35 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m 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 which takes 4h 15m and costs £35 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £55 and takes 6h 38m.

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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Preston to Bath - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and line 19 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Bath by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New StreetGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple MeadsManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 15m
£40–169
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk071
6h 38m
£13–55
Drive 194.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Bath194.2 mi
3h 26m
£49–71
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)LPL - BRS
5h 55m
£87–193
Train, line 19 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the bus from Bristol Parkway Stn to Bus Station19
6h 33m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station100 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to St Mary's Buildings172
8h 7m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Bath Spa
5h 19m
£103–440
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spa
5h 32m
£101–259

Preston to Bath by train

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Distance: 203.5 mi
Duration: 4h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 6h 38m.

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