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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bournemouth to Preston

Composite routes from Bournemouth to Preston

Cheapest
2 h 11 min
Car
205 km.
from $11

Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$1,392.36

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$379.73

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Southampton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$886.04
Plane from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$886.04

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Southampton Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Southampton Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$468.34

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Preston
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$88.60
Train from Carlisle to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.37–$151.89
Train from Haymarket to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.05–$60.76

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bournemouth to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$54.43
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:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$329.10
Train from Bournemouth to Reading
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$151.89
Train from Bournemouth to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$151.89–$481.00
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$62.02

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
Train from Carlisle to Preston
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$69.62
Train from Haymarket to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$120.25

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
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
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25
Train from Carlisle to Preston
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$20.25–$27.85

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Bournemouth to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
37 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$51.90

Elizabeth Line

Phone:
0343 222 1234
Website:
tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Reading to London
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$32.91

West Coast Railways

Phone:
+44 1524 732100
Email:
Website:
westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Carlisle to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Preston is to bus which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Preston is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Preston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Preston?

The distance between Bournemouth and Preston is 445 km. The road distance is 436.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 46m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Bournemouth to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Preston train from?

Bournemouth to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Preston?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 5h 46m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bournemouth to Preston train arrive?

Bournemouth to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bournemouth to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Preston is 437 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Bournemouth to Preston.

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

Book your Bournemouth to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bournemouth to Preston bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Preston?

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