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How to get fromTorquay to Prestonby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Torquay to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New StreettrainPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to PrestontrainRugby - Glasgow Central / ...
    6h 32m
    £87–237

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus
    10h 34m
    £28–61

  3. Drive 280.1 mi

    1. Drive from Torquay to Prestoncar280.1 mi
    4h 33m
    £69–100

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
    2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEXT - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain
    5h 5m
    £94–294

  5. Train via Newport

    1. Take the train from Dawlish Warren to Newport (S Wales)train
    2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
    10h 2m
    £113–226

Torquay to Preston by train

Calendar76Weekly Trains
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£87Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Torquay, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Paignton to Preston via Newton Abbot and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Bus Station via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Newhall St in around 10h 34m.

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