There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Cirencester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Preston - Rugby / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 13m£26–124Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
6h 31m£35–65Drive 167.7 mi
- Drive from Preston to Cirencestercar 167.7 mi
2h 52m£41–59Train, fly, bus
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Beeches Car Parkbus
5h 26m£78–258
Preston to Cirencester by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Cirencester is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Cirencester is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Cirencester. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bowling Green Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub and Rotunda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between Preston and Cirencester is 166 miles. The road distance is 168.6 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Cirencester without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £26 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Preston to Cirencester, including transfers.
Preston to Cirencester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Preston to Cirencester is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £26 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 6h 31m.
Preston to Cirencester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Cirencester is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Preston to Cirencester.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Cirencester, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Bowling Green Lane via Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Cheltenham Spa Rail Stn, Clarence Parade arrival, and Promenade in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bowling Green Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Rotunda in around 6h 31m.
- 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 Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–80
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- 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
- £13–22
- 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 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Beeches Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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