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

The cheapest way to get from Cheshire to Preston is to bus and line 47 bus which costs £8 - £13 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheshire to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Cheshire and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheshire to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Willington Road and arriving at Railway Station via Chester Bus Interchange, Queen Square Bus Station and Southport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Cheshire and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Cheshire to Preston. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Preston via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Cheshire to Preston?

The distance between Cheshire and Preston is 53 miles. The road distance is 51.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheshire to Preston without a car is to line 84 bus and train via Warrington Bank Quay which takes 2h 10m and costs £16 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Cheshire to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheshire to Preston bus from?

Cheshire to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Cheshire to Preston train from?

Cheshire to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Cheshire to Preston?

The best way to get from Cheshire to Preston is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 47 bus, which costs £8 - £13 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Cheshire to Preston bus arrive?

Cheshire to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Queen Square station.

Where does the Cheshire to Preston train arrive?

Cheshire to Preston train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Liverpool Central Loop Line station.

Can I drive from Cheshire to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheshire to Preston is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Cheshire to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2276+ hotels available in Preston.

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There are 5 ways to get from Cheshire to Preston by bus, train, or car

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Line 84 bus, train via Warrington Bank Quay
best
1. Take the bus from Headless Woman to Chester Bus Interchangebus 84
2. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
2h 10m
£16–29
Bus, line 47 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Queen Squarebus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Southport Interchangebus 47 / ...
5h 9m
£8–13
Line 84 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Yew Tree Bank to Bus Stationbus 84
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2h 28m
£13–33
Drive 51 mi
1. Drive from Cheshire to Prestoncar 51 mi
1h 5m
£13–19
Train
1. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain Chester - Chester / ...
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
3h 4m
£22–44

Cheshire to Preston by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 53 mi
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Willington Road to Preston via Chester Bus Interchange, Chester, Liverpool Central Loop Line, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Willington Road to Railway Station via Chester Bus Interchange, Queen Square, Queen Square Bus Station, and Southport Interchange in around 5h 9m.

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