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How to get fromPreston to Exeter St Davidsby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Exeter St Davids 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
    £56–218

  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
    7h 57m
    £21–76

  3. Drive 259.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Exeter St Davidscar259.4 mi
    4h 18m
    £65–94

  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 16m
    £86–328

  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 25m
    £91–194

  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 17m
    £128–380

Preston to Exeter St Davids by train

Calendar101Weekly Trains
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£56Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Exeter St Davids, 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 St Davids Station via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, and Cheeke Street in around 7h 57m.

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