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 - £40 and takes 7h 7m.

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 £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 7m.

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 18m.

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 18m and costs £30 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m 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 18m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £40 and takes 7h 7m.

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 45m 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 StreetGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham SpaManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 18m
£32–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk030
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Transport HubUk077
7h 7m
£20–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Preston Coach Station to Birmingham Brunel Street Bus Stopmegabus M11
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham SpaManchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
5h 39m
£30–67
Drive 162.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stroud162.5 mi
2h 45m
£40–58

Preston to Stroud by train

108Weekly Trains

4h 18mAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.3 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Health Centre via Newhall St and Transport Hub in around 7h 7m.

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