What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Lampeter?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lampeter is to drive which costs £40 - £60 and takes 3h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Lampeter?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Lampeter is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Lampeter?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Lampeter. However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at The Black Lion via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Preston to Lampeter?

The distance between Preston and Lampeter is 195 miles. The road distance is 160.5 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Lampeter without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Lampeter without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Preston to Lampeter?

It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Preston to Lampeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lampeter bus from?

Preston to Lampeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.

Where does the Preston to Lampeter bus arrive?

Preston to Lampeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Lampeter?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Lampeter is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Preston to Lampeter.

Where can I stay near Lampeter?

There are 689+ hotels available in Lampeter.

Preston to Lampeter - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Shrewsbury
3. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Aberystwyth
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
6h 17m
Drive 159.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Lampeter159.5 mi
3h 31m
£40–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Stn to Birmingham Coach Station181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2409
3. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
9h 24m
Train, bus via Bangor
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Chester to Bangor (Gwynedd)
3. Take the bus from Bangor Railway Station H to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 4T2
4. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to The Black LionT1 / ...
9h 39m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 193.5 mi
Duration: 6h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Coach Stn to The Black Lion via Birmingham Coach Station and Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 in around 9h 24m.

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