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

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There are 5 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 22m
    £168–256

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105
    12h 1m
    £60–143

  3. Drive 279.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Woolacombecar car 279.1 mi
    5h 12m
    £68–98

  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 59m
    £111–222

  5. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Port Talbot Parkwaytrain train
    3. Drive from Port Talbot Parkway to Woolacombecar car
    8h 10m
    £110–204

Preston to Woolacombe by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration12h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 317.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sands via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and St James' Place Gardens in around 12h 1m.

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