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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 Wolverhamptontrain train Glasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    6h 8m
    £43–217

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    8h 38m
    £29–106

  3. Drive 247.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Bournemouthcar car 247.5 mi
    4h 30m
    £61–88

  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 Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    4h
    £80–202

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, bus

    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 bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus
    5h 22m
    £67–272

  6. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    6h 49m
    £109–333

Preston to Bournemouth by train

Calendar96Weekly Trains
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest 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 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Newhall St and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 38m.

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