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How to get fromManchester to Long Prestonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Long Prestontrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    2h 37m
    £25–48

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus bus X43
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus bus M6
    5h 31m
    £8–10

  3. Line 17 bus, line 590 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Hebden Bridge New Rdbus bus 590
    3. Take the bus from Hope Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus B3
    4h 56m

  4. Drive  45.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Long Prestoncar car 45.4 mi
    57 min
    £12–17

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Long Prestontaxi taxi 45.4 mi
    57 min
    £190–240

Manchester to Long Preston by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 79.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Long Preston via Rochdale Interchange, Hope Street, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley in around 4h 56m.

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