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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Wincanton is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Wincanton is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Wincanton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Wincanton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Market Place via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Preston to Wincanton?

The distance between Preston and Wincanton is 243 miles. The road distance is 222.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Wincanton without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £45 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Preston to Wincanton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Wincanton bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Wincanton?

The best way to get from Preston to Wincanton is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs £45 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 12m.

Where does the Preston to Wincanton bus arrive?

Preston to Wincanton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Wincanton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Wincanton is 222 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Preston to Wincanton.

Where can I stay near Wincanton?

There are 944+ hotels available in Wincanton.

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

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

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 Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Brutontrain
5h 57m
£48–196
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 376
10h 12m
Drive 220.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Wincantoncar 220.8 mi
4h 3m
£53–76
Train via Taunton
1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Tauntontrain
3. Take the train from Taunton to Castle Carytrain
7h 40m
£52–218
Train #2
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Westbury (Wilts)train
9h 8m
£78–169

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Wincanton.

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Distance: 241.6 mi
Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Wincanton via Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads, and Bruton in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Market Place via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Bristol Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 12m.

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