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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Stroud is to bus which costs £18 - £35 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Stroud is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Health Centre via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Preston to Stroud?

The distance between Preston and Stroud is 171 miles. The road distance is 163.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Stroud without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Preston to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Stroud bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Stroud bus arrive?

Preston to Stroud bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Can I drive from Preston to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Stroud is 163 miles. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Preston to Stroud.

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

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Where can I stay near Stroud?

There are 1886+ hotels available in Stroud.

Preston to Stroud - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Stroud by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Merrywalksbus 64 / ...
4h 52m
£64–106
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus Uk077
7h 19m
£18–31
Drive 162.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stroudcar 162.5 mi
2h 47m
£40–58
Train, bus via Manchester
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
8h 8m
£41–97

Preston to Stroud by train and bus

91Weekly Services

4h 52mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 170 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Health Centre via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Transport Hub in around 7h 19m.

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