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

The cheapest way to get from Wales to Preston is to bus which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wales to Preston is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Wales and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Wales and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Wales to Preston. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Preston via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Wales to Preston?

The distance between Wales and Preston is 190 miles. The road distance is 189.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wales to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Wales to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wales to Preston bus from?

Wales to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Wales to Preston train from?

Wales to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train or bus from Wales to Preston?

The best way to get from Wales to Preston is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £60 and takes 7h 15m.

Where does the Wales to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Wales to Preston train arrive?

Wales to Preston train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Wales to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Preston is 190 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Wales to Preston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wales to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2181+ hotels available in Preston.

Wales to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Wales to Preston by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain Rugby - Preston / ...
3h 51m
£73–150
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
7h 15m
£43–59
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 38m
£64–156
Drive 188.5 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Prestoncar 188.5 mi
4h 1m
£47–67

Wales to Preston by train

133Weekly Trains

3h 51mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 188.7 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Wales and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Preston via Crewe in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 15m.

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