What is the cheapest way to get from Hale Barns to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Hale Barns to Preston is to bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hale Barns to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Hale Barns to Preston is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Hale Barns and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Hale Barns to Preston station. However, there are services departing from All Saints Church and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Hale Barns and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Hale Barns to Preston. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Preston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Hale Barns to Preston?

The distance between Hale Barns and Preston is 45 miles. The road distance is 39.3 miles.

How do I travel from Hale Barns to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Hale Barns to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £13 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Hale Barns to Preston?

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Hale Barns to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hale Barns to Preston bus from?

Hale Barns to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Hale Barns to Preston train from?

Hale Barns to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Airport station.

Train or bus from Hale Barns to Preston?

The best way to get from Hale Barns to Preston is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £13 - £28. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Hale Barns to Preston bus arrive?

Hale Barns to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Hale Barns to Preston train arrive?

Hale Barns to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Hale Barns to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Hale Barns to Preston is 39 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Hale Barns to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2317+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 32m
£14–28
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2h 53m
£8–13
Drive 39 mi
1. Drive from Hale Barns to Prestoncar 39 mi
46 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Hale Barns to Prestontaxi 39 mi
46 min
£170–210

Hale Barns to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 45.1 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

What companies run services between Hale Barns, England and Preston, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Airport to Preston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £13–26 and the journey takes 1h 9m. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £6–11 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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