There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Wales by train, bus, or car
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Train via Crewe
best- Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Crewe to Cardiff Centraltrain Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 56m£48–165Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
7h 17m£30–48Drive 188.6 mi
- Drive from Preston to Cardiffcar 188.6 mi
4h 2m£45–65Train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
5h 40m£42–169
Preston to Wales by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Wales is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Wales is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £170.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Newhall St and Lordswood Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Wales. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Cardiff Central via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Preston and Wales is 190 miles. The road distance is 189.7 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Wales without a car is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Preston to Wales, including transfers.
Preston to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Wales is to train via Crewe which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 17m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Wales?
You can take a train from Preston to Cardiff Central via Crewe in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Newhall St and Lordswood Rd in around 7h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £60–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £60–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £230–270
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Crewe to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–90
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–130
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–21
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bus Station to Newhall St
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lordswood Rd to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–26
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Wales bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.
Preston to Wales train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Wales is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Preston to Wales.
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