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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain train Preston - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train train London Waterloo - Weymouth
    5h 49m
    £89–321

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to London Heathrow Airportbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus bus 035
    11h 34m
    £41–94

  3. Drive 247.7 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Dorsetcar car 247.7 mi
    4h 37m
    £60–86

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain train
    7h 2m
    £89–185

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouthtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain train
    9h 45m
    £47–311

Preston to Dorset by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration11h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Preston to Dorset via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and South Station in around 11h 34m.

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