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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Birkdale is to bus which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Birkdale is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Birkdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Selworthy Road via Southport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Birkdale?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Birkdale. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Hillside via Wigan Wallgate and Southport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.

How far is it from Preston to Birkdale?

The distance between Preston and Birkdale is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Birkdale without a car is to bus which takes 1h 6m and costs £4 - £6.

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

It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Preston to Birkdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Birkdale bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Birkdale train from?

Preston to Birkdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Birkdale?

The best way to get from Preston to Birkdale is to bus which takes 1h 6m and costs £4 - £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £12 - £27 and takes 1h 23m.

Where does the Preston to Birkdale bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Birkdale train arrive?

Preston to Birkdale train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Preston to Birkdale?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Birkdale is 20 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Preston to Birkdale.

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

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Where can I stay near Birkdale?

There are 1983+ hotels available in Birkdale.

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

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1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Southport Interchangebus X2
1h 6m
£4–6
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Southporttrain Manchester Oxford Road - Southport / ...
1h 23m
£12–27
Drive 19.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Birkdalecar 19.4 mi
33 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Birkdaletaxi 19.4 mi
33 min
£45–60

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Distance: 19.2 mi
Duration: 1h 6m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Birkdale, Sefton, England?

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Railway Station to Southport Interchange every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Hillside via Wigan North Western, Wigan Wallgate, and Southport in around 1h 23m.

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