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

The cheapest way to get from Birkdale to Preston is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkdale to Preston is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Birkdale and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkdale to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Selworthy Road and arriving at Railway Station via Southport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Birkdale and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Birkdale to Preston. However, there are services departing from Hillside and arriving at Preston via Southport and Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Birkdale to Preston?

The distance between Birkdale and Preston is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkdale to Preston without a car is to bus which takes 1h 2m and costs £4 - £6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Birkdale to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Preston bus from?

Birkdale to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Southport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Birkdale to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Birkdale to Preston?

The best way to get from Birkdale to Preston is to bus which takes 1h 2m and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £27 and takes 1h 30m.

Where does the Birkdale to Preston bus arrive?

Birkdale to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Birkdale to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Birkdale to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Birkdale to Preston is 19 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Birkdale to Preston.

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

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Railway Stationbus 2 / ...
1h 2m
£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 30m
£12–26
Drive 19.3 mi
1. Drive from Birkdale to Prestoncar 19.3 mi
33 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Birkdale to Prestontaxi 19.3 mi
33 min
£45–55

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Distance: 19 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Birkdale, Sefton, England and Preston, England?

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Southport Interchange to Railway Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hillside to Preston via Southport, Wigan Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 1h 30m.

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