There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Bridgend by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Bridgendtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Port Talbot Parkway / ...
5h 6m£78–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sarn Odeonbus 111 / ...
7h 52m£32–72Drive 199.9 mi
- Drive from Preston to Bridgendcar 199.9 mi
4h 24m£48–69Train, fly
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Paddington to Bridgendtrain
6h 8m£112–407Train via Bristol
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgendtrain
6h 9m£64–203
Preston to Bridgend by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bridgend is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Bridgend is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sarn Odeon via Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bridgend. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Bridgend via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Preston and Bridgend is 210 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Bridgend without a car is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £75 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Preston to Bridgend, including transfers.
Preston to Bridgend bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Bridgend is to train which takes 5h 6m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 7h 52m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Bridgend, Wales?
You can take a train from Preston to Bridgend via Crewe in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sarn Odeon via Newhall St and Lordswood Rd in around 7h 52m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–160
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £60–90
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–23
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–160
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Bridgend
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–40
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £35–55
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lordswood Rd to Sarn Odeon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Bridgend bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.
Preston to Bridgend train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bridgend is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Preston to Bridgend.
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