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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Woolacombe is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Woolacombe is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs £65 - £100.

How far is it from Preston to Woolacombe?

The distance between Preston and Woolacombe is 319 miles. The road distance is 280.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Woolacombe without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs £75 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Preston to Woolacombe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Preston to Woolacombe?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Woolacombe is 281 miles. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Preston to Woolacombe.

Where can I stay near Woolacombe?

There are 2076+ hotels available in Woolacombe.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Woolacombe by train, 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 Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 23m
£76–257
Drive 279.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Woolacombecar 279.1 mi
5h 12m
£69–99
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Exeter (EXT)plane MAN - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Barnstapletrain
7h 51m
£90–297
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Swanseatrain
3. Drive from Swansea to Woolacombecar
8h 43m
£88–230
Train via Stafford
1. Take the train from Preston to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Teignmouthtrain
3. Take the train from Teignmouth to Barnstapletrain
10h 35m
£149–387

Preston to Woolacombe by train and bus

8Weekly Services

10h 35mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Woolacombe.

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Distance: 317.3 mi
Duration: 7h 23m

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 23m.

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