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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 via Birmingham

    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 28m
    £72–237

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
    10h 16m
    £24–75

  3. Drive 280.1 mi

    1. Drive from Torquay to Prestoncar280.1 mi
    4h 33m
    £70–102

  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 2m
    £100–310

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
    10h 55m
    £101–192

Torquay to Preston by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest 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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Bus Station via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 16m.

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