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How to get fromPreston to Harlechby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Bangor (Gwynedd)train train
    3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to The Australiabus bus T2
    6h 7m
    £45–79

  2. Drive 107 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Harlechcar car 107 mi
    2h 42m
    £26–38

  3. Train, bus via Wrexham

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Jubilee Roadbus bus T3 / ...
    6h 48m
    £27–45

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Machynllethtrain train
    4. Take the train from Machynlleth to Harlechtrain train
    6h 48m
    £59–116

  5. Train, bus via Wrexham #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the bus from Wrexham Bus Station 5 to Jubilee Roadbus bus T3 / ...
    7h 38m
    £31–61

Preston to Harlech by train and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 147 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Harlech, Wales?

You can take a train from Preston to Harlech via Crewe, Shrewsbury, and Machynlleth in around 6h 48m.

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