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How to get fromPreston to Woolacombeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Woolacombe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 27m
    £164–246

  2. Drive 279.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Woolacombecar car 279.1 mi
    5h 12m
    £69–100

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 424
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 502
    14h 30m
    £78–196

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane MAN - EXT
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    7h 53m
    £112–213

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain train
    3. Drive from Swansea to Woolacombecar car
    8h 40m
    £120–219

  6. Train via Stafford

    1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stafford to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain train
    9h 13m
    £141–222

Preston to Woolacombe by train and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Woolacombe via Birmingham New Street, Exeter St Davids, and Barnstaple in around 7h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sands via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 14h 30m.

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