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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Bury is to line 125 bus and line 471 bus which costs £5 and takes 2h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Bury is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Bury?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Bury. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Bury East Lancs Railway via Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Bury?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Bury. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Bury via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Preston to Bury?

The distance between Preston and Bury is 27 miles. The road distance is 23.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Bury without a car is to train and line 471 bus which takes 1h 11m and costs £9 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Preston to Bury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bury bus from?

Preston to Bury bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Church Street station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Bury train from?

Preston to Bury train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Preston to Bury bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Bury train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Bury?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Bury is 24 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Preston to Bury.

Where can I stay near Bury?

There are 3716+ hotels available in Bury.

Preston to Bury - 5 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, and line 125 bus

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

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Train, line 471 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Boltontrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bury East Lancs Railwaybus 471 / ...
1h 11m
£9–16
Line 125 bus, line 471 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bury East Lancs Railwaybus 471 / ...
2h 19m
£5
Drive 23.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Burycar 23.7 mi
44 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Burytaxi 23.7 mi
44 min
£100–130
Train, tram
1. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Burytram Blue Line / ...
1h 32m
£15–25

Preston to Bury by train and bus

420Weekly Services

1h 11mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 26.4 mi
Duration: 1h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Church Street to Bury East Lancs Railway via Bolton Interchange in around 2h 19m.

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