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How to get fromGreater Manchester to West Lancashireby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to West Lancashire by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Ormskirktrain train Preston - Ormskirk
    2h 49m
    £20–38

  2. Line 132 bus, line 375 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus bus 132
    2. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Plough Lanebus bus 385 / ...
    3h 10m
    £5–7

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chorleytrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Plough Innbus bus 311
    3h 6m

  4. Drive 32.8 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to West Lancashirecar car 32.8 mi
    42 min
    £8–12

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to West Lancashiretaxi taxi 32.8 mi
    42 min
    £70–90

Greater Manchester to West Lancashire by bus and train

Calendar102Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 50.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and West Lancashire, England?

You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Plough Lane via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, Preston, Ormskirk, and Bus Station in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yew Tree Road to Plough Lane via The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan Rail Stations in around 3h 10m.

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