What is the best way to travel from Exeter to Preston?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Flights, Trains and Buses to Preston from Exeter. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 3 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Preston from Exeter?
You can reach Preston with just £21 by taking a Bus from National Express, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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National Express9h 20m017:05ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 17:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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National Express9h 10m017:15ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 17:15:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10ExeterCoach Station17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/09/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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Ryanair17h 10m020:45Exeter AirportExeter Airport13:55Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 20:45:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/09/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
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Ryanair14h 55m020:45Exeter AirportExeter Airport11:40Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 20:45:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/09/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)17h 25m019:15Exeter AirportExeter Airport12:40Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 19:15:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/09/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £305 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
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Loganair3h 0m012:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport15:50Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 12:50:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/09/2026 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £381 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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South Western Railway6h 13m008:37ExeterCranbrook Train Station14:50PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 08:37:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/09/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £135 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 13m
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South Western Railway5h 8m010:43ExeterCranbrook Train Station15:51PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 10:43:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/09/2026 15:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £135 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10ExeterCoach Station17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 14/09/2026 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/09/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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National Express12h 30m013:55ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 14/09/2026 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express12h 20m014:05ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 14/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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National Express12h 30m013:55ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 15/09/2026 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express12h 20m014:05ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 15/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express12h 30m013:55ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express12h 20m014:05ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10ExeterCoach Station17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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National Express12h 30m013:55ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express12h 20m014:05ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express9h 35m016:50ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 16:50:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
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National Express9h 15m017:10ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 17:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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National Express9h 20m017:05ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 17:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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National Express9h 10m017:15ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 17:15:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10ExeterCoach Station17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
What are the fastest trips from Exeter to Preston?
You can get to Preston from Exeter in just 3h 0m with a Flight from Loganair. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Loganair3h 0m012:50Exeter AirportExeter Airport15:50Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Loganair goes from Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 12:50:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/09/2026 15:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £381 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
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Ryanair14h 55m020:45Exeter AirportExeter Airport11:40Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 20:45:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/09/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £95 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
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Ryanair17h 10m020:45Exeter AirportExeter Airport13:55Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 20:45:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/09/2026 13:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 10m
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Eastern Air Lines (2011)17h 25m019:15Exeter AirportExeter Airport12:40Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport0EconomyA Flight from Eastern Air Lines (2011) goes from Exeter Airport, Exeter Airport (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 19:15:00 to Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/09/2026 12:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £305 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 25m
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South Western Railway5h 8m010:43ExeterCranbrook Train Station15:51PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 10:43:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/09/2026 15:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £135 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 8m
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South Western Railway6h 13m008:37ExeterCranbrook Train Station14:50PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from South Western Railway goes from Cranbrook Train Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 08:37:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/09/2026 14:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £135 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 13m
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National Express9h 10m017:15ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 17:15:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express9h 20m017:05ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 17:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10ExeterCoach Station17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 13/09/2026 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/09/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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Fastest Buses Sunday
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10ExeterCoach Station17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 14/09/2026 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/09/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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National Express12h 20m014:05ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 14/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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National Express12h 30m013:55ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 14/09/2026 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Fastest Buses Monday
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National Express12h 20m014:05ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 15/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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National Express12h 30m013:55ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 15/09/2026 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express12h 20m014:05ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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National Express12h 30m013:55ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 16/09/2026 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Fastest Buses Wednesday
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10ExeterCoach Station17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/09/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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National Express12h 20m014:05ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 14:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
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National Express12h 30m013:55ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 17/09/2026 13:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express9h 15m017:10ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 17:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
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National Express9h 35m016:50ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 18/09/2026 16:50:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express9h 10m017:15ExeterHoniton Road02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Honiton Road, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 17:15:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
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National Express9h 20m017:05ExeterCoach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 17:05:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/09/2026 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10ExeterCoach Station17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Exeter (United Kingdom) at 19/09/2026 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/09/2026 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Fastest Buses Saturday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Exeter to Preston
What are the most popular stations in Exeter and Preston?
In Exeter, you will usually depart from Honiton Road, Coach Station or St Davids Station, while in Preston you will be arriving at Central Station, Coach Station or Little Oaks Coach Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Preston from Exeter? With 3 connections between 3 Flight, Bus and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Exeter and Preston, you can pay as low as £21 with a Bus from National Express.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Loganair: you will get to Preston in just 3h 0m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Exeter and Preston are National Express, FlixBus and South Western Railway, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Exeter and Preston is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Topsham or to Bamber Bridge, and look at flights from Exeter Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Exeter to Preston?
The most popular companies between Exeter and Preston, are National Express, FlixBus and South Western Railway. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: South Western Railway
Airlines: Ryanair, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and Loganair
All you need to know when you travel from Exeter to Preston
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Exeter to Preston. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Exeter to Preston
How can I reach Preston from Exeter?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Flight, Bus and Train, with which you can get to Preston from Exeter.
How far is Preston from Exeter?
The distance between Exeter and Preston is 343.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Exeter and Preston?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 58 kgs, and a flight 84 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Exeter to Preston?
You can get to Preston with just £21 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Exeter to Preston?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Preston in just 3h 0m with a Flight from Loganair.
More routes to Exeter and to Preston
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Exeter and to Preston. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
