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 - £50 and takes 7h 1m.

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 £35 - £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 7h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Preston to Stroud?

The distance between Preston and Stroud is 167 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 5m and costs £27 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m 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 do I catch the Preston to Stroud train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Stroud?

The best way to get from Preston to Stroud is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £27 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 7h 1m.

Where does the Preston to Stroud bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Stroud train arrive?

Preston to Stroud train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street 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 train ticket from Preston to Stroud?

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

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Where can I stay near Stroud?

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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 Streettrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 5m
£27–125
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Transport Hubbus Uk077
7h 1m
£19–46
Drive 162.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stroudcar 162.5 mi
2h 47m
£40–58
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
7h 15m
£32–93

Preston to Stroud by train

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 166.3 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Stroud (Glos) via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Health Centre via Newhall St and Transport Hub in around 7h 1m.

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