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How to get fromIrlam to Prestonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Irlam to Warrington Centraltrain train Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    1h 11m
    £11–19

  2. Drive  32.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Irlam to Prestoncar car 32.6 mi
    37 min
    £8–12

  3. Line 67 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lathom Road to Salford Crescent Rail Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 55m
    £11–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Irlam to Prestontaxi taxi 32.6 mi
    37 min
    £140–180

  5. Line 100 bus, line 132 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lathom Road to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus bus 132
    2h 23m
    £8–13

Irlam to Preston by train and foot

Calendar225Weekly Services
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a train from Irlam to Preston via Warrington Central and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lathom Road to Preston via The Trafford Centre Bus Station, Wallgate, and Wigan North Western in around 2h 23m.

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