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There are 6 ways to get from Devon to Preston by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Prestontrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 5m
    £109–173

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 46m
    £34–59

  3. Drive  266.4 mi

    1. Drive from Devon to Prestoncar car 266.4 mi
    4h 36m
    £66–96

  4. Fly Exeter to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EXT - LPL
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train
    8h 11m
    £129–267

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain train
    9h 3m
    £113–202

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain train
    6h 45m
    £152–448

Devon to Preston by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Devon, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Yeoford to Preston via Exeter St Davids and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach House to Bus Station via Bus Station, Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, and Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 46m.

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