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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £4 - £6 and takes 57 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Manchester is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Preston to Manchester?

The distance between Preston and Manchester is 33 miles. The road distance is 33.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Manchester without a car is to bus which takes 45 min and costs £3 - £9.

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

The bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station takes 45 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Preston to Manchester bus from?

Preston to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Manchester?

The best way to get from Preston to Manchester is to bus which takes 45 min and costs £3 - £9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £9 - £19 and takes 51 min.

Where does the Preston to Manchester bus arrive?

Preston to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Manchester train arrive?

Preston to Manchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Preston to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Manchester is 33 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Preston to Manchester.

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

Book your Preston to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Preston to Manchester?

Book your Preston to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3605+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Preston to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Preston and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Preston to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Manchester by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
45 min
£3–9
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
51 min
£9–19
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Preston to Manchesterrideshare 32.5 mi
57 min
£4–6
Line 125 bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 37 / ...
3h 9m
£5
Drive 33 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Manchestercar 33 mi
42 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Manchestertaxi 33 mi
42 min
£140–180

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Distance: 32.7 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £5–9 and the journey takes 45 min. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 51 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.

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