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

The cheapest way to get from Openshaw to Preston is to line 37 bus and line 125 bus which costs £7 and takes 3h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Openshaw to Preston is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Openshaw and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Openshaw to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Greenside Street and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Openshaw and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Openshaw to Preston. However, there are services departing from Clayton Hall and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

How far is it from Openshaw to Preston?

The distance between Openshaw and Preston is 33 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Openshaw to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £12 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Openshaw to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Openshaw to Preston bus from?

Openshaw to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Greenside Street station.

Where do I catch the Openshaw to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Openshaw to Preston?

The best way to get from Openshaw to Preston is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs £12 - £24. Alternatively, you can line 219 bus and bus, which costs £7 - £18 and takes 2h 12m.

Where does the Openshaw to Preston bus arrive?

Openshaw to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Where does the Openshaw to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Openshaw to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Openshaw to Preston is 36 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Openshaw to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2321+ hotels available in Preston.

Openshaw to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, line 219 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 17m
£13–23
Line 37 bus, line 125 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Percy Streetbus 125
3h 29m
£7
Line 219 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Greenside Street to Piccadilly Gardensbus 221 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
2h 12m
£8–18
Drive 35.4 mi
1. Drive from Openshaw to Prestoncar 35.4 mi
48 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Openshaw to Prestontaxi 35.4 mi
48 min
£150–190

Openshaw to Preston by tram and train

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 33.1 mi
Duration: 1h 17m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 55 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Greenside Street to Bus Station via Piccadilly Gardens and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 2h 12m.

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