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

The cheapest way to get from Preston bus Station to Manchester is to line 125 bus and line 36 bus which costs £5 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston bus Station to Manchester is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £8 - £12.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Shudehill Interchange. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Preston bus Station to Manchester?

The distance between Preston bus Station and Manchester is 31 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston bus Station to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £22.

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

The train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

Preston bus Station to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Preston bus Station to Manchester?

The best way to get from Preston bus Station to Manchester is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £3 - £15 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Preston bus Station to Manchester bus arrive?

Preston bus Station to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston bus Station to Manchester train arrive?

Preston bus Station to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Preston bus Station to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston bus Station to Manchester is 33 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Preston bus Station to Manchester.

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

Book your Preston bus Station to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Preston bus Station to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

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

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

Preston bus Station to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston bus Station to Manchester by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 4m
£11–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
1h 5m
£3–15
Drive 32.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston bus Station to Manchestercar 32.6 mi
41 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston bus Station to Manchestertaxi 32.6 mi
41 min
£75–95
Line 125 bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Grimshaw Street to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
3h 11m
£5
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Preston to Manchesterrideshare 32.5 mi
1h 6m
£4–6

Preston bus Station to Manchester by foot and train

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Distance: 31.3 mi
Duration: 1h 4m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 51 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £3–7 and the journey takes 1h 5m. National Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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