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

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Exeter by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train Preston - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 1m
    £114–323

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus bus
    9h 15m
    £35–56

  3. Drive 259.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Exetercar car 259.5 mi
    4h 17m
    £64–92

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3h 57m
    £75–274

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 17m
    £132–241

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h
    £152–425

Preston to Exeter by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Exeter St Davids via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to Exeter via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Bristol Bus Station in around 9h 15m.

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