What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Didcot?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Didcot is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Didcot?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Didcot is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Didcot?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Didcot station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Parkway Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road and St Aldates. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Didcot?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Didcot. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Didcot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Oxford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Preston to Didcot?

The distance between Preston and Didcot is 185 miles. The road distance is 188.2 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Didcot without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Didcot without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Didcot?

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Preston to Didcot, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Didcot bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Didcot train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Didcot?

The best way to get from Preston to Didcot is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Preston to Didcot bus arrive?

Preston to Didcot bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Millennium Point station.

Where does the Preston to Didcot train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Didcot?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Didcot is 188 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Preston to Didcot.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Didcot?

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Where can I stay near Didcot?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Oxfordtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 1m
£69–113
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stopbus Uk920 / ...
6h 54m
£23–36
Drive 187.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Didcotcar 187.1 mi
3h 18m
£47–67
Train, fly
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 Didcot Parkwaytrain
4h 27m
£100–320
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Banburytrain
4. Take the train from Banbury to Didcot Parkwaytrain
7h
£56–101

Preston to Didcot by train

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Distance: 183.8 mi
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Didcot, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Didcot Parkway via Birmingham New Street and Oxford in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Parkway Station via Birmingham - Jennens Road, Oxford - Beaumont Street Bus Stop, and St Aldates in around 6h 54m.

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