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How to get fromPreston to Helvellynby train, taxi, car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Helvellyn by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi via Penrith North Lakes

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North LakestrainLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Helvellyntaxi
    1h 20m
    £53–91

  2. Drive 63 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Helvellyncar63 mi
    1h 16m
    £16–23

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Preston to WindermeretrainManchester Oxford Road - Windermere / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Windermere to Helvellyntaxi
    1h 33m
    £40–66

  4. Train, taxi via Kendal

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain
    2. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Windermeretrain
    3. Take the taxi from Windermere to Helvellyntaxi
    1h 56m
    £45–74

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain
    2. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to Troutbeck StationbusX5 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Troutbeck to Helvellyntaxi
    1h 59m
    £39–69

  6. Train, taxi via Kendal #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake DistricttrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Oxenholme Lake District to Helvellyntaxi
    1h 9m
    £57–90

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Preston, England and Helvellyn, England?

There is no direct connection from Preston to Helvellyn. However, you can take the train to Penrith North Lakes then take the taxi to Helvellyn. Alternatively, you can drive from Preston to Helvellyn in around 1h 16m.

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