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How to get fromPreston to Great Sankeyby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Warrington Westtrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    1h
    £10–16

  2. Line 360 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand Fbus bus 360
    2h 29m
    £5–12

  3. Drive  31.8 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Great Sankeycar car 31.8 mi
    36 min
    £8–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Great Sankeytaxi taxi 31.8 mi
    36 min
    £140–170

  5. Train via Liverpool Lime Street

    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Warrington Westtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
    1h 44m
    £14–31

Preston to Great Sankey by train and foot

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Duration1hAverage Duration
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  • Distance: 29.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Preston, England and Great Sankey, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Warrington West via Warrington Bank Quay and Warrington Central in around 1h. Alternatively, Arriva UK operates a bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand F every 2 hours. Tickets cost £1–3 and the journey takes 51 min.

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