How to travel from Saint Davids to Preston, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Davids and Preston is around 348km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Davids to Preston by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Crewe and then to Preston.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £150($180)
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Drive

Drive to Preston.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance348km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Davids and Preston

There are several options for getting from Saint Davids to Preston by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £150 ($180) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £61 ($72).

The distance between Saint Davids and Preston is around 348km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Saint Davids and Preston by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Davids to Preston is to drive which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £61 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Davids and Preston, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £150 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Davids and Preston. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Davids to Preston. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St David's St David`s City Hall, Haverfordwest Railway Station and Crewe. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Transport for Wales and Avanti West Coast run train services between Saint Davids and Preston. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint Davids and Preston. We recommend that you drive to Preston. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Davids to Preston. We recommend that you take the train to Crewe and then to Preston. instead which will take 6h 45m.

The closest major airport to Preston is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Preston. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Davids and Preston. The distance is around 348km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Davids to Preston is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £150 ($180).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Davids and Preston

Transport options from Saint Davids to Preston
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
£150($180)
5 times a day507km (315 miles)
Train via Crewe6h 55m
£160($190)
once a week523km (325 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£61($72)
on demand348km (216 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Saint Davids and Preston

Train operators

Airports near Preston

The following major airports near Preston offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LPL
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Preston
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Preston
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
69km (43 miles) from Preston