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

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Holywell by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, line 11 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Shottontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chester Rd West to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    2h 39m
    £21–37

  2. Train, bus, line 11 bus via Warrington

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    4h 1m
    £11–19

  3. Drive 57.9 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Holywellcar car 57.9 mi
    1h 30m
    £15–21

  4. Train, bus, line 11 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3bus bus 11
    4h 27m
    £15–32

Preston to Holywell by train and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 62 mi
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Holywell. However, you can take the train to Warrington Bank Quay, take the train to Shotton, walk to Chester Rd West, then take the line 11 bus to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Holywell Bus Station Stand 3 via Warrington Bank Quay, Warrington Bank Quay Station, Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G, and Chester Bus Interchange in around 4h 1m.

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