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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Douarnenez is to bus which costs €65 - €200 and takes 27h.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Douarnenez is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €190 - €700.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Douarnenez?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Douarnenez. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Office de Tourisme via London Victoria, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Gare Routière SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

How far is it from Preston to Douarnenez?

The distance between Preston and Douarnenez is 1416 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Douarnenez without a car is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €190 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 11h 48m to get from Preston to Douarnenez, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Douarnenez bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Douarnenez?

The best way to get from Preston to Douarnenez is to train which takes 11h 48m and costs €190 - €700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €200 and takes 27h.

Where does the Preston to Douarnenez bus arrive?

Preston to Douarnenez bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Preston and Douarnenez?

Douarnenez is 1h ahead of Preston. It is currently 4:06 PM in Preston and 5:06 PM in Douarnenez.

Where can I stay near Douarnenez?

There are 1025+ hotels available in Douarnenez.

Preston to Douarnenez - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Preston to Douarnenez by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, plane, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to QuimperTgv
11h 48m
€197–679
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to London Victoria802 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Quimper - Bus Station
26h 57m
€57–217
Train, bus via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Disneyland Paris - Chessy Sud
4. Take the train from Marne-la-Vallée Chessy to Quimper
23h 19m
€163–462
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Preston to Poole
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to St Malo Ferry Port
3. Drive from St Malo Ferry Port to Douarnenez
14h 25m
€151–382
Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)MAN - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Quimper
11h 58m
€144–276
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Quimper
27h
€66–196
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Preston to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Douarnenez
12h 38m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)BHX - BES
3. Take the train from Brest to Quimper
15h
€143–382
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)NCL - BES
4. Take the train from Brest to Quimper
15h 9m
€113–446

Preston to Douarnenez by train, foot, subway, and bus

66Weekly Services

11h 48mAverage Duration

€197Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,415.7 km
Duration: 11h 48m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Douarnenez, France?

You can take a train from Preston to Office de Tourisme via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Quimper, and Gare Routière SNCF in around 11h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Office de Tourisme via London Victoria, Paris, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Quimper, and Gare Routière SNCF in around 27h.

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