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4.6Travel Information to Preston from Cardiff
 Distance | 159 miles (256 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $26 - $30 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $26 (€24) • 3 h 57 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $26 (€24) • 3 h 57 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Transport for Wales |
Take a train or bus to travel 159 miles (256 km) to Preston from Cardiff. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are National Express or Transport for Wales among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cardiff to Preston.
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How to get from Cardiff to Preston by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Preston
Travel to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Preston.
There are 2 travel options from Cardiff to Preston: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Preston is by taking a train with average ticket prices of $26 (€24) compared to other travel options to Preston:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $30 (€27) from Cardiff to Preston.
The fastest way from Cardiff to Preston is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 57 min.
There are alternative travel options to Preston that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 9 h of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 159 miles (256 km) between Cardiff and Preston.
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Preston is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cardiff to Preston as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cardiff to Preston:
- Most travelers take a bus from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens) to Preston, Bus Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Cardiff to Preston:
- Travel with National Express or Megabus for buses to Preston. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Megabus Cardiff to Preston tickets on Omio for $27 (€25).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast or Cross Country for trains to Preston. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for CrossCountry Cardiff to Preston tickets on Omio for $26 (€24).
Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Preston with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with Megabus.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Preston as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cardiff to Preston.
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