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 £19 - £35 and takes 6h 50m.

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 45m 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 Newhall St and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

How far is it from Preston to Stroud?

The distance between Preston and Stroud is 165 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 which takes 4h 21m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m 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.

Train or bus from Preston to Stroud?

The best way to get from Preston to Stroud is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 6h 50m.

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 45m 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 1688+ 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
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New StreetGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to GloucesterNottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
4h 21m
£31–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk030
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Transport HubUk077
6h 50m
£19–34
Drive 162.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stroud162.5 mi
2h 45m
£40–58
Train, 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 Transport Hub100
7h 35m
£34–80

Preston to Stroud by train and bus

102Weekly Services

4h 21mAverage Duration

£31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 163.8 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Health Centre via Birmingham New Street, Gloucester, and Transport Hub in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Health Centre via Newhall St and Transport Hub in around 6h 50m.

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