What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Ruby Road?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ruby Road is to bus which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Ruby Road?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Ruby Road is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs £85 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Ruby Road?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ruby Road. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ruby Road via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate and ASDA & Marlands. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Ruby Road?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ruby Road. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Southampton Central via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Preston to Ruby Road?

The distance between Preston and Ruby Road is 252 miles. The road distance is 240.9 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Ruby Road without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Ruby Road without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £110 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Ruby Road?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Preston to Ruby Road, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ruby Road bus from?

Preston to Ruby Road bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Ruby Road train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Ruby Road?

The best way to get from Preston to Ruby Road is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £120 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Preston to Ruby Road bus arrive?

Preston to Ruby Road bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate station.

Where does the Preston to Ruby Road train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Ruby Road?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ruby Road is 241 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Preston to Ruby Road.

Where can I stay near Ruby Road?

There are 537+ hotels available in Ruby Road.

Preston to Ruby Road - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Ruby Road by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
5h 45m
£119–183
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B18
8h 34m
£48–115
Drive 239.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Ruby Roadcar 239.5 mi
4h 13m
£59–85
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
3h 56m
£88–196
Train via Newport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
8h 24m
£118–224
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)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
6h 6m
£94–326

Preston to Ruby Road by train, foot, and bus

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Distance: 250.9 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Ruby Road, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Ruby Road via Birmingham New Street, Southampton Central, and ASDA & Marlands in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate 3 times a week. Tickets cost £40–110 and the journey takes 6h 20m.

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