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How to get fromAshton-on-Ribble to Manchesterby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ashton-on-Ribble to Manchester by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pedders Lane Shelter to Bus Stationbus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    1h 26m
    £15–25

  2. Bus, line 37 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Preston Hospital Grounds to Bolton Interchangebus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37 / ...
    4h 25m
    £5

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pedders Lane Shelter to Bus Stationbus bus 61 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2h 1m
    £7–11

  4. Drive  34.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ashton-on-Ribble to Manchestercar car 34.2 mi
    46 min
    £9–13

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ashton-on-Ribble to Manchestertaxi taxi 34.2 mi
    46 min
    £150–180

Ashton-on-Ribble to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar451Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Ashton-on-Ribble, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Pedders Lane Shelter to Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station in around 2h 1m.

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