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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Preston to Bristol

Composite routes from Preston to Bristol

Cheapest
2 h 24 min
Car
222 km.
from $12

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$202.52
Plane from Liverpool to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$202.52

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$303.79
Plane from Liverpool to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Thursday and Friday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$379.73

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$215.18–$531.63
Plane from Liverpool to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
4h 2m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$227.84–$759.47

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.66
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$39.24

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Cabot
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38

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

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

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

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

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bristol is to bus which costs $34.78 - $48.91 and takes 5h 55m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bristol?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

How far is it from Preston to Bristol?

The distance between Preston and Bristol is 309 km. The road distance is 303.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Preston to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bristol bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Bristol train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Bristol?

The best way to get from Preston to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $103.26 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $34.78 - $48.91 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Preston to Bristol bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Bristol train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Bristol?

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

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

Book your Preston to Bristol train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2107+ hotels available in Bristol. Prices start at $33.08 per night.
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