What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Castle Cary?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Castle Cary is to bus which costs £14 - £35 and takes 9h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Castle Cary?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Castle Cary is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Castle Cary?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Castle Cary. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Horsepond via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station and Cenotaph. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Castle Cary?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Castle Cary. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Castle Cary via Birmingham New Street and Taunton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Preston to Castle Cary?

The distance between Preston and Castle Cary is 266 miles. The road distance is 217.5 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Castle Cary without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Castle Cary without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 52m and costs £50 - £210.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Castle Cary?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Preston to Castle Cary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Castle Cary bus from?

Preston to Castle Cary bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Castle Cary train from?

Preston to Castle Cary train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Castle Cary?

The best way to get from Preston to Castle Cary is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 52m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £35 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Preston to Castle Cary bus arrive?

Preston to Castle Cary bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Castle Cary train arrive?

Preston to Castle Cary train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Castle Cary?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Castle Cary is 218 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Preston to Castle Cary.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Castle Cary?

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Where can I stay near Castle Cary?

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Preston to Castle Cary - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via Birmingham
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
3. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain
5h 52m
£50–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
9h 32m
£15–31
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 100 / ...
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Carytrain
8h 19m
£32–108
Drive 216.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Castle Carycar 216.3 mi
3h 55m
£52–75
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Castle Carytrain
5h 56m
£108–361
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Castle Carytrain
7h 13m
£39–188
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Westbury (Wilts)train
5h 57m
£96–234
Train to Liverpool, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LPL - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Westbury (Wilts)train
7h 59m
£85–198

Preston to Castle Cary by train

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Distance: 264.1 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Castle Cary, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Castle Cary via Birmingham New Street and Taunton in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to The Horsepond via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Cenotaph in around 9h 32m.

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