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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 StreettrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St DavidstrainEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    5h 22m
    £55–216

  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
    8h 23m
    £19–60

  3. Drive 259.5 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Exetercar259.5 mi
    4h 14m
    £64–93

  4. Train, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)planeMAN - EXT
    4h 42m
    £91–288

  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
    8h 24m
    £92–183

  6. Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)planeMAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain
    6h 16m
    £133–370

Preston to Exeter by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest 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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bampfylde Street via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station in around 8h 23m.

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