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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Sherborne is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Sherborne is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Sherborne?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Greenhill via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Sherborne?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Sherborne. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Sherborne via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Preston to Sherborne?

The distance between Preston and Sherborne is 330 miles. The road distance is 230 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Sherborne without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 18m and costs £70 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Preston to Sherborne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Sherborne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Sherborne train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Sherborne?

The best way to get from Preston to Sherborne is to train via London which takes 5h 18m and costs £70 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 24m.

Where does the Preston to Sherborne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Sherborne train arrive?

Preston to Sherborne train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Preston to Sherborne?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Sherborne is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Preston to Sherborne.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Sherborne?

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Where can I stay near Sherborne?

There are 733+ hotels available in Sherborne.

Preston to Sherborne - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Preston to Sherborne by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London EustonPreston - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to SherborneLondon Waterloo - Exeter St Davids / ...
5h 18m
£73–294
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Basingstoke
3. Take the train from Basingstoke to Sherborne
7h 45m
£50–256
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station376
9h 24m
Drive 228.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Sherborne228.6 mi
4h 11m
£57–82
Train, fly to Southampton Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Salisbury
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Sherborne
6h
£96–227
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Salisbury
4. Take the train from Salisbury to Sherborne
8h 49m
£108–169
Train, fly to London Heathrow Airport
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Woking to Sherborne
6h 52m
£90–268
Train, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter Central to Sherborne
6h 18m
£111–333

Preston to Sherborne by train and subway

112Weekly Services

5h 18mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 327.6 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Sherborne, Dorset, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Sherborne via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Greenhill via Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 24m.

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