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How to get fromPreston to Thirlmereby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Thirlmere by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Preston to Penrith North Lakestrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2h 13m
    £12–62

  2. Drive 64.3 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Thirlmerecar car 64.3 mi
    1h 16m
    £16–23

  3. Train, line 555 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Swirls car parkbus bus 555
    2h 42m
    £15–44

  4. Line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swirls car parkbus bus 555
    3h 51m
    £17–27

  5. Line 40 bus, line 555 bus

    1. Take the bus from Gt George Street to Bus Stationbus bus 40 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 555
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Swirls car parkbus bus 555
    4h 50m
    £18–23

Preston to Thirlmere by train and bus

Calendar239Weekly Services
Duration2h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Preston, England and Thirlmere, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Swirls car park via Lancaster, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 3h 51m.

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