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

The cheapest way to get from Bury to Preston is to line 471 bus and bus which costs £4 - £9 and takes 2h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bury to Preston is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Bury and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Bury Bridge and arriving at Bus Station via Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Bury and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Bury to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Bury to Preston?

The distance between Bury and Preston is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bury to Preston without a car is to line 471 bus and train which takes 1h 15m and costs £6 - £14.

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Bury to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury to Preston bus from?

Bury to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Bury Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Bury to Preston train from?

Bury to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Bury station.

Where does the Bury to Preston bus arrive?

Bury to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.

Where does the Bury to Preston train arrive?

Bury to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bury to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Preston is 25 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Bury to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2288+ hotels available in Preston.

Bury to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Bury to Preston by bus, train, car, taxi, or tram

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Line 471 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Bury Bridge to Bolton Interchangebus 471
2. Take the train from Bolton to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 15m
£7–14
Line 471 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bury Bridge to Bolton Interchangebus 471
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus 125
2h 29m
£5–9
Drive 25.2 mi
1. Drive from Bury to Prestoncar 25.2 mi
41 min
£7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bury to Prestontaxi 25.2 mi
41 min
£110–140
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Bury to Piccadillytram Blue Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 44m
£13–24
Line 481 bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Russell Street to Arrival Standbus 481
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
2h 30m

Bury to Preston by bus and train

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 25.9 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Bury Bridge to Bus Station via Bolton Interchange in around 2h 29m.

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