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

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to WolverhamptontrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to BournemouthtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    6h 11m
    £48–245

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
    8h 23m
    £27–77

  3. Drive 247.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Bournemouthcar247.5 mi
    4h 30m
    £63–90

  4. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain
    4h 2m
    £79–192

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus120 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bournemouth Stationbus160
    9h 18m
    £36–118

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus
    5h 29m
    £71–263

Preston to Bournemouth by train

Calendar90Weekly Trains
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£48Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Bournemouth via Wolverhampton in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Newhall St and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 23m.

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