What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Wantage?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Wantage is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Wantage?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Wantage is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Wantage?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Wantage. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Newhall St and Osney Island. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

How far is it from Preston to Wantage?

The distance between Preston and Wantage is 191 miles. The road distance is 187.2 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Wantage without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Wantage without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £40 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Preston to Wantage, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Wantage bus from?

Preston to Wantage bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Wantage?

The best way to get from Preston to Wantage is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £40 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Preston to Wantage bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Wantage?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Wantage is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Preston to Wantage.

Where can I stay near Wantage?

There are 1091+ hotels available in Wantage.

Preston to Wantage - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New StreetGlasgow Central - Rugby / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to OxfordManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
4h 48m
£41–159
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall StUk030
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Gloucester Green Bus StationUk920
7h 9m
£25–42
Drive 186.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Wantage186.1 mi
3h 19m
£46–67
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Didcot Parkway
5h 22m
£102–310
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 Gloucester Green Bus Station423 / ...
7h 16m
£35–98

Preston to Wantage by train, foot, and bus

87Weekly Services

4h 48mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 190 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Market Place via Birmingham New Street, Oxford, and Osney Island in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Newhall St, Gloucester Green Bus Station, and Osney Island in around 7h 9m.

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