There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181
1h 15m£8–19Train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 16m£14–30Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Preston to Manchester-MAN40.6 mi
42 minDrive 40.6 mi
- Drive from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN)car 40.6 mi
42 min£10–15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN)taxi 40.6 mi
42 min£95–120
Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to bus which costs £8 - £19 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Station station and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Manchester Airport. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Preston and Manchester Airport (MAN) is 42 miles. The road distance is 40.8 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs £8 - £19.
The bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Station takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs £8 - £19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £14 - £30 and takes 1h 16m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Manchester Airport (MAN), England?
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Station twice daily. Tickets cost £8–19 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Manchester Airport every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £16–30 and the journey takes 1h 16m. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–19
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Preston to Manchester-MAN
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
AAA Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1772 555 444
- Website
- aaataxispreston.co.uk
Ashton Allied Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1772 600 600
- Website
- ashtonallied.co.uk
Preston Taxis LTD
- Phone
- +44 1772717171
- Website
- prestonprotaxis.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.
Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN) is 41 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Preston to Manchester Airport (MAN).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Preston and Manchester Airport (MAN). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.