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

The cheapest way to get from Ainsdale to Preston is to line 49 bus and bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ainsdale to Preston is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Ainsdale and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Ainsdale to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Ainsdale Interchange and arriving at Railway Station via Southport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Ainsdale and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Ainsdale to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ainsdale and arriving at Preston via Southport and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Ainsdale to Preston?

The distance between Ainsdale and Preston is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ainsdale to Preston without a car is to line 49 bus and bus which takes 1h 22m and costs £4 - £6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Ainsdale to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ainsdale to Preston bus from?

Ainsdale to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Ainsdale Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Ainsdale to Preston train from?

Ainsdale to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Ainsdale to Preston?

The best way to get from Ainsdale to Preston is to line 49 bus and bus which takes 1h 22m and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £13 - £29 and takes 1h 33m.

Where does the Ainsdale to Preston bus arrive?

Ainsdale to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Southport Interchange station.

Where does the Ainsdale to Preston train arrive?

Ainsdale to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Ainsdale to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Ainsdale to Preston is 21 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Ainsdale to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Ainsdale to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 49 bus, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ainsdale to Preston by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 49 bus, bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ainsdale Interchange to Southport Interchangebus 49
2. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Railway Stationbus 2 / ...
1h 22m
£5–6
Train
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 33m
£13–28
Drive 21.2 mi
1. Drive from Ainsdale to Prestoncar 21.2 mi
39 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ainsdale to Prestontaxi 21.2 mi
39 min
£50–65

Ainsdale to Preston by bus

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Distance: 22 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Ainsdale Interchange to Railway Station via Southport Interchange in around 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ainsdale to Preston via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 1h 33m.

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