What is the cheapest way to get from Northwich to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Northwich to Preston is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Northwich to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Northwich to Preston is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct train between Northwich and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Northwich to Preston. However, there are services departing from Greenbank and arriving at Preston via Chester and Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.

How far is it from Northwich to Preston?

The distance between Northwich and Preston is 43 miles. The road distance is 44.3 miles.

How do I travel from Northwich to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Northwich to Preston without a car is to line 9 bus and train which takes 1h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Northwich to Preston?

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Northwich to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northwich to Preston train from?

Northwich to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Greenbank station.

Where does the Northwich to Preston train arrive?

Northwich to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.

Can I drive from Northwich to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Northwich to Preston is 44 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Northwich to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Northwich to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2368+ hotels available in Preston.

Northwich to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 9 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Line 9 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Northwich Bus Interchange to Warrington Bank Quay Stationbus 9 / ...
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
1h 45m
Drive 44 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Northwich to Prestoncar 44 mi
50 min
£11–16
Train
1. Take the train from Greenbank to Chestertrain
2. Take the train from Chester to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
2h 2m
£22–40
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Northwich to Prestontaxi 44 mi
50 min
£100–130

Northwich to Preston by train

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2h 2mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 42.4 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Greenbank to Preston via Chester and Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 2m.

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