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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shaftesbury to Preston

Composite routes from Shaftesbury to Preston

Cheapest
2 h 17 min
Car
209 km.
from $11
Other
5 h 36 min
308 km.
from $279.78
11 h 54 min
308 km.
from $106.50
6 h 50 min
Train, Plane
306 km.
from $276.46
7 h 32 min
306 km.
from $373.73
9 h 6 min
306 km.
from $243.88

Transport providers

Airlines

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from London Euston to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$291.13

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
gwr.feedback@gwr.com
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Salisbury to Newport
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.43–$126.58

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Ringwood to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$53.16
Bus from Birmingham to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Basingstoke to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$126.58–$379.73

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$44.30
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Airport to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$164.55
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Woking
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$53.16–$126.58
Train from Gillingham (Dorset) to Basingstoke
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$37.97–$88.60

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$126.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shaftesbury to Preston is to bus which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 11h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shaftesbury to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Shaftesbury and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Shaftesbury to Preston station. However, there are services departing from The Town Hall and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Blue Boar Row, Ringwood and Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Shaftesbury to Preston?

The distance between Shaftesbury and Preston is 514 km. The road distance is 362.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Preston without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 36m and costs $152.17 - $402.17 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Shaftesbury to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shaftesbury to Preston bus from?

Shaftesbury to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Ringwood station.

Train or bus from Shaftesbury to Preston?

The best way to get from Shaftesbury to Preston is to train via London which takes 5h 36m and costs $152.17 - $402.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $92.39 and takes 11h 54m.

Where does the Shaftesbury to Preston bus arrive?

Shaftesbury to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham station.

Can I drive from Shaftesbury to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Shaftesbury to Preston is 362 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Shaftesbury to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2006+ hotels available in Preston. Prices start at $38.02 per night.
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