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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Birchwood is to bus and line 582 bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Birchwood is to drive which takes 36 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Birchwood?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Birchwood. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Ordnance Avenue via Bolton Interchange and Leigh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.

How far is it from Preston to Birchwood?

The distance between Preston and Birchwood is 33 miles. The road distance is 30.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Birchwood without a car is to train and line 17 bus which takes 1h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h to get from Preston to Birchwood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Birchwood bus from?

Preston to Birchwood bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Birchwood bus arrive?

Preston to Birchwood bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Birchwood?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Birchwood is 31 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Preston to Birchwood.

Where can I stay near Birchwood?

There are 3623+ hotels available in Birchwood.

Preston to Birchwood - 5 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, line 17 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand P to Fire Stationbus 25 / ...
1h
Bus, line 582 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus 582
3h 35m
£6–8
Drive 30.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Birchwoodcar 30.6 mi
36 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Birchwoodtaxi 30.6 mi
36 min
£130–170
Train, line 28 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand P to Ordnance Avenuebus 25 / ...
1h 14m

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Distance: 32.5 mi
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Preston, England and Birchwood, Warrington, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ordnance Avenue via Bolton Interchange and Leigh Bus Station in around 3h 35m.

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