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

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Devon by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New StreettrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 25m
    £60–226
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Streetbus
    9h 11m
    £21–77
  3. Drive 266.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Devoncar266.4 mi
    4h 34m
    £67–97
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    5h 20m
    £95–307
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain
    9h 29m
    £96–198

Preston to Devon by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Devon, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Yeoford via Birmingham New Street and Exeter St Davids in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Coach House via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Bus Station in around 9h 11m.

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