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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Heywood is to line 125 bus and line 471 bus which costs £5 and takes 2h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Heywood is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Heywood?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Market Street via Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Preston to Heywood?

The distance between Preston and Heywood is 30 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Heywood without a car is to train and line 471 bus via Bolton Interchange which takes 1h 34m and costs £9 - £16.

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

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Preston to Heywood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Heywood bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Heywood bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Heywood?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Heywood is 29 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Preston to Heywood.

Where can I stay near Heywood?

There are 3721+ hotels available in Heywood.

Preston to Heywood - 5 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train, line 471 bus via Bolton Interchange
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Boltontrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Market Streetbus 471
1h 34m
£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 Market Streetbus 471
2h 42m
£5
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Salford Crescenttrain
2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Rochdaletrain
3. Take the bus from Rochdale station to Heywood Librarybus 471
1h 39m
£18–31
Drive 29.1 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Heywoodcar 29.1 mi
41 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Heywoodtaxi 29.1 mi
41 min
£65–85

Preston to Heywood by train and bus

412Weekly Services

1h 34mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 30.1 mi
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Heywood, Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from Church Street to Market Street via Bolton Interchange in around 2h 42m.

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