What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold is to bus which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Stow-on-the-Wold?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Stow-on-the-Wold. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Library via Newhall St, Arle Court Transport Hub and Royal Well Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold?

The distance between Preston and Stow-on-the-Wold is 174 miles. The road distance is 151.5 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold without a car is to train and line 801 bus which takes 5h 1m and costs £30 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold bus from?

Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold?

The best way to get from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs £35 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold bus arrive?

Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold.

Where can I stay near Stow-on-the-Wold?

There are 1629+ hotels available in Stow-on-the-Wold.

Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold - 5 ways to travel via train, line 801 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold by train, bus, or car

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Train, line 801 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
3. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Library801
5h 1m
£33–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk030
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to CheltenhamUk077
7h 50m
£21–36
Train, bus, line 801 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub100 / ...
4. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Library801
7h 34m
£36–78
Drive 150.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold150.6 mi
2h 48m
£38–55
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Worcester Foregate Street
3. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Moreton-in-Marsh
5h 38m
£37–114

Preston to Stow-on-the-Wold by train and bus

101Weekly Services

5h 1mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.1 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Stow-on-the-Wold, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Police Station via Birmingham New Street, Worcester Foregate Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, and Railway Station in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Library via Newhall St, Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub, Promenade, and Royal Well Bus Station in around 7h 50m.

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