How to Travel from

Bristol to Preston

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Bristol, Great Britain → Preston, Great Britain

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Route Navigator Bristol - Preston

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Continue onto Friary

Friary, 42 м

42 м

At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Friary

Friary, 216 м

216 м

Turn right onto Temple Way

Temple Way, 1 km 52 м

1 km 52 м

Keep right onto Bond Street South

Bond Street South, 59 м

59 м

Turn right onto Newfoundland Circus

Newfoundland Circus, 92 м

92 м

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway

Ave. Duration:

3h 15m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$39.24–$202.52

Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool

Ave. Duration:

4h 3m

Frequency:

Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$37.97–$202.52

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway

Ave. Duration:

4h 47m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$63.29–$303.79

Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool

Ave. Duration:

3h 55m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$101.26–$379.73

British Airways

Website:

britishairways.com

Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway

Ave. Duration:

3h 32m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$215.18–$531.63

Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$227.84–$759.47

Plane from Heathrow Airport to Ringway

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$63.29–$354.42

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Bristol Airport to Ringway

Ave. Duration:

3h 32m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$215.18–$531.63

Plane from Bristol Airport to Liverpool

Ave. Duration:

4h 20m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$227.84–$759.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester,

Ave. Duration:

3h 45m

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$27.85–$39.24

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$8.86–$12.66

Megabus UK

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

uk.megabus.com

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Preston

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$12.66–$17.72

Bus from Cabot Circus to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

3h 35m

Frequency:

3 times a week

Estimated price:

$21.52–$31.64

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

First Great Western Service

Phone:

+44 3457 000 125

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

gwr.com/

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London

Ave. Duration:

1h 38m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$82.28–$177.21

Cross Country

Phone:

0344 736 9123

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

crosscountrytrains.co.uk/

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 19m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$63.29–$177.21

Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

2h 59m

Frequency:

Every 3 hours

Estimated price:

$113.92–$329.10

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:

[email protected]

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

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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Preston is to bus which costs $34.78 - $48.91 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Preston is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Preston Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Preston via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from Bristol to Preston?

The distance between Bristol and Preston is 309 km. The road distance is 303.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Preston without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 59m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Bristol to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Preston bus from?

Bristol to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Preston train from?

Bristol to Preston train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Preston?

The best way to get from Bristol to Preston is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 59m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $48.91 and takes 5h 45m.

Where does the Bristol to Preston bus arrive?

Bristol to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Bristol to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bristol to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Preston is 304 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Bristol to Preston.

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

Book your Bristol to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bristol to Preston bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

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

Book in Preston

No.10 Preston

10 Theatre Street, Preston

Great

9.3

Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston

Garstang Road, Preston

Fine

8.4

Holiday Inn Preston by IHG

The Ringway, Preston

Fine

8.5

All accommodation options in PrestonAll hotels

Ribble Steam Railway

The Ribble Steam Railway is a standard gauge preserved railway in Lancashire, in the United Kingdom. It was opened to the public on 17 September 2005, running along Preston Docks. The railway began by housing much of the collection from the previously closed Southport Railway Museum (Steamport), which was based in the old Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway engine shed at Southport (BR shed code 27C).

Harris Museum

The Harris Museum is a Grade I-listed building in Preston, Lancashire, England. Founded by Edmund Harris in 1877, it is a local history and fine art museum.

Hoghton Tower

Hoghton Tower is a fortified manor house two-thirds of a mile (1 km) east of the village of Hoghton, Lancashire, England, and stands on a hilltop site on the highest point in the area. It takes its name from the de Hoghton family, its historical owners since at least the 12th century. The present house dates from about 1560–65.

Preston

Preston is a city on the north bank of the River Ribble in Lancashire, England. The city is the administrative centre of the county of Lancashire and the wider City of Preston local government district. Preston and its surrounding district obtained city status in 2002, becoming England's 50th city in the 50th year of Queen Elizabeth II's reign. Preston has a population of 114,300, the City of Preston district 132,000 and the Preston Built-up Area 313,322. The Preston Travel To Work Area, in 2011, had a population of 420,661, compared with 354,000 in the previous census.

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bristol to Preston

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

British Airways

Aer Lingus

Bus operators

FlixBus

Megabus UK

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

First Great Western Service

Cross Country

TransPennine Express Service

Northern Rail

Questions and Answers

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Preston?

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Preston?

How far is it from Bristol to Preston?

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

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Preston bus from?

Where do I catch the Bristol to Preston train from?

Train or bus from Bristol to Preston?

Where does the Bristol to Preston bus arrive?

Where does the Bristol to Preston train arrive?

Can I drive from Bristol to Preston?

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

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

Where can I stay near Preston?