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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Preston is to bus which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Bus Station via Gloucester and Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Stroud and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Preston. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Preston via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Stroud to Preston?

The distance between Stroud and Preston is 167 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stroud to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Stroud to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Preston bus from?

Stroud to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester station.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Preston train from?

Stroud to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Stroud to Preston?

The best way to get from Stroud to Preston is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Stroud to Preston bus arrive?

Stroud to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.

Where does the Stroud to Preston train arrive?

Stroud to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Stroud to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Preston is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Stroud to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Stroud to Preston?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 2m
£68–116
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk077
2. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Bus Stationbus Uk030
7h 55m
£20–35
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 541 / ...
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
7h 17m
£42–99
Drive 163.2 mi
1. Drive from Stroud to Prestoncar 163.2 mi
2h 46m
£41–58

Stroud to Preston by train

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Distance: 166.4 mi
Duration: 4h 2m

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

You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Preston via Cheltenham Spa and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Bus Station via Transport Hub arrival, Gloucester, and Newhall Street in around 7h 55m.

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