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

The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Preston is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 6h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Worcester to Preston is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Worcester and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Foregate Street Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bromsgrove Bus Station and Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Worcester and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Worcester Foregate Street and arriving at Preston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Worcester to Preston?

The distance between Worcester and Preston is 130 miles. The road distance is 130.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Worcester to Preston without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £23 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Worcester to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Preston bus from?

Worcester to Preston bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Bromsgrove Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Worcester to Preston train from?

Worcester to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.

Train or bus from Worcester to Preston?

The best way to get from Worcester to Preston is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £23 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 6h 53m.

Where does the Worcester to Preston bus arrive?

Worcester to Preston bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at The Square Peg station.

Where does the Worcester to Preston train arrive?

Worcester to Preston train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Worcester to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Preston is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Worcester to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2122+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain Hereford - Birmingham New Street / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain Rugby - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 12m
£24–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to The Square Pegbus X20
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Bus Stationbus Uk030
6h 53m
£16–39
Drive 129.8 mi
1. Drive from Worcester to Prestoncar 129.8 mi
2h 9m
£32–46
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to New St Stationbus X20
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
5h 11m
£20–77

Worcester to Preston by train

108Weekly Trains

3h 12mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Worcester to Preston.

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Distance: 128.9 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Preston via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Foregate Street Station to Bus Station via Bromsgrove Bus Station, The Square Peg, and Newhall St in around 6h 53m.

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