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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Minehead is to drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Minehead is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Minehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at The Parade via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Interchange and Bridgwater College. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Minehead?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Minehead. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Taunton via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.

How far is it from Preston to Minehead?

The distance between Preston and Minehead is 305 miles. The road distance is 245.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Minehead without a car is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Preston to Minehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Minehead bus from?

Preston to Minehead bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Minehead train from?

Preston to Minehead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Minehead?

The best way to get from Preston to Minehead is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Birmingham, which costs £95 - £160 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Preston to Minehead bus arrive?

Preston to Minehead bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Minehead train arrive?

Preston to Minehead train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Minehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Minehead is 245 miles. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Preston to Minehead.

How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Minehead?

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Where can I stay near Minehead?

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Preston to Minehead - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain
3. Drive from Rhoose to Mineheadcar
7h 31m
£83–149
Drive 243.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Mineheadcar 243.9 mi
4h 17m
£62–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Interchange to Bridgwater Collegebus 62
4. Take the bus from Bridgwater College to The Paradebus 15
12h 10m
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
7h 32m
£98–157
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Tauntontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Paignton
7h 48m
£103–166

Preston to Minehead by train and bus

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7h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 303.3 mi
Duration: 7h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Parade via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Interchange, and Bridgwater College in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to The Parade via Birmingham New Street, Taunton, Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, and Lethbridge Arms in around 7h 32m.

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