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How to get fromPreston to Highclere Castleby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Highclere Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New StreettrainGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to ReadingtrainManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    5h 7m
    £65–281

  2. Drive 207.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Highclere Castlecar207.2 mi
    3h 37m
    £52–74

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbusRa1
    8h 19m
    £69–110

  4. 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 Newburytrain
    5h 12m
    £116–326

  5. Train, fly to Southampton Airport

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)planeMAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Readingtrain
    5h 27m
    £114–238

Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£54Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Highclere Castle, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Highclere Castle via Birmingham New Street, Reading, and Newbury in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Highclere Castle via Newhall St, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Heathrow Terminal 2, Reading RailAir, Reading, and Newbury in around 8h 19m.

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