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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Preston to Bournemouth

Composite routes from Preston to Bournemouth

Cheapest
2 h 14 min
Car
206 km.
from $11

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$316.44
Plane from Newcastle to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$405.05

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Liverpool to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$886.04
Plane from Ringway Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$354.42
Plane from Newcastle to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
6h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$886.04

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Liverpool to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$303.79
Plane from Newcastle to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Blue Islands Limited

Website:
blueislands.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$60.76–$303.79
Plane from Newcastle to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21
Train from Preston to Warrington
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$88.60
Train from Preston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.37–$151.89

First Great Western Service

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Bus from Birmingham to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$54.43

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$113.92–$329.10
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$36.71–$62.02
Train from Reading to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.76–$151.89

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.72–$44.30
Train from Preston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.85–$69.62

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$20.25

South Western Railway

Phone:
0345 6000 650
Website:
southwesternrailway.com/
Train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$21.52–$51.90

Elizabeth Line

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

West Coast Railways

Phone:
+44 1524 732100
Email:
Website:
westcoastrailways.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Once a week

Bus operators

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Bus Station to Navigation
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.99–$26.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bournemouth is to bus which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 30m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth via Birmingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Bournemouth via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Preston to Bournemouth?

The distance between Preston and Bournemouth is 445 km. The road distance is 438.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Preston to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bournemouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Bournemouth train from?

Preston to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train, bus or fly from Preston to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Preston to Bournemouth is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs $141.30 - $434.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $86.96 and takes 8h 45m. There are no good options to fly between Preston to Bournemouth.

Where does the Preston to Bournemouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Bournemouth train arrive?

Preston to Bournemouth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Preston to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bournemouth is 438 km. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Preston to Bournemouth.

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

Book your Preston to Bournemouth train tickets online with Omio.

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

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2169+ hotels available in Bournemouth. Prices start at $76.05 per night.
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