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How to get fromPreston to Burtonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ness Botanic Gardensbus bus 487
    2h 32m
    £14–28

  2. Bus, line 47 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Southport Interchangebus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ness Botanic Gardensbus bus 487
    3h 50m
    £5–9

  3. Train, bus via Warrington

    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Post Officebus bus 22A
    2h 44m

  4. Drive 42.6 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Burtoncar car 42.6 mi
    1h 16m
    £11–15

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Burtontaxi taxi 42.6 mi
    1h 16m
    £100–120

Preston to Burton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Burton, Cheshire, England?

You can take a bus from Railway Station to Ness Botanic Gardens via Southport Interchange, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 3h 50m.

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