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How to get fromPreston to Mineheadby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, line 28 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Little Meadow to The Paradebus bus 28
    6h 32m

  2. Drive 243.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Mineheadcar car 243.9 mi
    4h 17m
    £59–85

  3. Train, fly, line 28 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Tauntontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Little Meadow to The Paradebus bus
    6h 15m

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Drive from Rhoose to Mineheadcar car
    7h 31m
    £92–173

  5. Bus, train, line 28 bus

    1. Take the bus from Waterstones to Railway Approachbus bus 2A
    2. Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Little Meadow to The Paradebus bus 28
    8h 57m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket£75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 264.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Minehead. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Taunton, walk to Taunton Rail Station Stop 1 South Side, take the line 28 bus to Little Meadow, then take the line 28 bus to The Parade. Alternatively, you can drive from Preston to Minehead in around 4h 17m.

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