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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Kirkby is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Kirkby is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Kirkby?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Wigan Rail Stations and arriving at Old Hall Lane via Concourse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Kirkby?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Kirkby. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Preston to Kirkby?

The distance between Preston and Kirkby is 27 miles. The road distance is 24.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Kirkby without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £9 - £19.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Preston to Kirkby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Kirkby bus from?

Preston to Kirkby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wigan Rail Stations.

Where do I catch the Preston to Kirkby train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Kirkby?

The best way to get from Preston to Kirkby is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs £9 - £19. Alternatively, you can line 375 bus and line 319 bus, which costs and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Preston to Kirkby bus arrive?

Preston to Kirkby bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Concourse station.

Where does the Preston to Kirkby train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Kirkby?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Kirkby is 25 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Preston to Kirkby.

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

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Where can I stay near Kirkby?

There are 2525+ hotels available in Kirkby.

Preston to Kirkby - 5 ways to travel via train, line 375 bus, and line 319 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lanetrain Blackburn - Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane / ...
1h 35m
£9–18
Drive 24.6 mi
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1. Drive from Preston to Kirkbycar 24.6 mi
42 min
£7–9
Line 375 bus, line 319 bus
1. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concoursebus 375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Concourse to Old Hall Lanebus 319
2h 6m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Kirkbytaxi 24.6 mi
42 min
£110–140
Train, line 19 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Stationbus 19 / ...
1h 43m
£14–27

Preston to Kirkby by train

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Distance: 26.4 mi
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Old Hall Lane via Wigan North Western, Wigan Rail Stations, and Concourse in around 2h 6m.

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