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

The cheapest way to get from Thame to Preston is to bus which costs £28 - £75 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Thame to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Thame and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Thame to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Town Hall and arriving at Bus Station via Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Thame to Preston?

The distance between Thame and Preston is 176 miles. The road distance is 178 miles.

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

The best way to get from Thame to Preston without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Thame to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thame to Preston bus from?

Thame to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.

Train or bus from Thame to Preston?

The best way to get from Thame to Preston is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £75 and takes 8h.

Where does the Thame to Preston bus arrive?

Thame to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Can I drive from Thame to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Thame to Preston is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Thame to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2167+ hotels available in Preston.

Thame to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 5 ways to get from Thame to Preston by train, bus, 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 Haddenham & Thame Parkway to Birmingham Moor StreetLondon Marylebone - Birmingham Moor Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PrestonRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 55m
£37–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station160 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus StationUk030
8h
£28–70
Drive 176.9 mi
1. Drive from Thame to Preston176.9 mi
3h 14m
£45–64
Bus, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Thornhill Park and Ride to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Preston
5h 17m
£74–243
Line 400 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Town Hall to Railway Station400
2. Take the train from Oxford to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
5h 53m
£31–134

Thame to Preston by bus, train, and foot

79Weekly Services

4h 55mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175.2 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Cromwell Ave West HAR to Preston via Station Bridge, Haddenham & Thame Parkway, Birmingham Moor Street, and Birmingham New Street in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Town Hall to Bus Station via High Street, Gloucester Green Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Church Centre, and Newhall St in around 8h.

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