What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £3 - £6 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station?

The fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Preston bus Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Central Coach Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Preston bus Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Preston. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

How long does it take to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station?

The bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station takes 50 min including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station bus from?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station train from?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station?

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Where can I stay near Preston bus Station?

There are 2369+ hotels available in Preston bus Station.

Can I share a ride from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Preston bus Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station

Q: How far is it from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station?

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Preston bus Station is 33 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station without a car is to bus which takes 56 min and costs £6 - £15.

Q: Train or bus from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station?

The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station is to bus which takes 56 min and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £23 and takes 1h 8m.

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station by bus, train, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
56 min
£6–15
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
1h 14m
£3–6
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 8m
£11–23
Drive 32.9 mi
1. Drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Stationcar 32.9 mi
42 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Stationtaxi 32.9 mi
42 min
£75–95
Line 37 bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Percy Streetbus 125
3h 8m
£5
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Prestonrideshare 32.5 mi
1h 21m
£4–6

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Preston bus Station by train and foot

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Distance: 32.7 mi
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Manchester Piccadilly Station, England and Preston bus Station, England?

National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 55 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.

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