What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Long Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Long Preston is to bus which costs £11 - £17 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Long Preston?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Long Preston is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Long Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Long Preston station. However, there are services departing from Printworks and arriving at Outside Rail Station via Bus Station and Bus Station Stand 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Long Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Long Preston. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Long Preston via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Manchester to Long Preston?

The distance between Manchester and Long Preston is 84 miles. The road distance is 45.6 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Long Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Long Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £60.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Long Preston?

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Manchester to Long Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Long Preston bus from?

Manchester to Long Preston bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Printworks station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Long Preston train from?

Manchester to Long Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Long Preston?

The best way to get from Manchester to Long Preston is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs £30 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £11 - £17 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Manchester to Long Preston bus arrive?

Manchester to Long Preston bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Long Preston train arrive?

Manchester to Long Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Long Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Long Preston is 46 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Manchester to Long Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Long Preston?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Long Prestontrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2h 52m
£30–56
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus X43
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
4h 54m
£11–17
Drive 45.4 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Long Prestoncar 45.4 mi
57 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Long Prestontaxi 45.4 mi
57 min
£190–240
Train, line 662 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
2. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Keighley Rail Station Bbus 662
3. Take the train from Keighley to Long Prestontrain
3h 21m
£25–44

Manchester to Long Preston by train

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Distance: 83.4 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Long Preston, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Long Preston via Leeds in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Printworks to Long Preston via Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 3, Outside Rail Station, and Skipton in around 4h 54m.

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