There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Manchester Metropolitan University by train, bus, car, taxi, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
59 min£9–19Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Preston to Manchester32.5 mi
1h 11m£4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
1h 27m£6–7Drive 33.6 mi
- Drive from Preston to Manchester Metropolitan Universitycar 33.6 mi
41 min£9–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Preston to Manchester Metropolitan Universitytaxi 33.6 mi
41 min£140–180
Preston to Manchester Metropolitan University by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Manchester Metropolitan University is to rideshare which costs £4 - £6 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Manchester Metropolitan University is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £8 - £12.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Manchester Metropolitan University. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Mancunian Way via Hanover Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
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.
The distance between Preston and Manchester Metropolitan University is 31 miles. The road distance is 33.8 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Manchester Metropolitan University without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs £9 - £19.
The train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Preston to Manchester Metropolitan University bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Manchester Metropolitan University train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Manchester Metropolitan University is to train which takes 59 min and costs £9 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 27m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Manchester Metropolitan University, England?
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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Preston to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Preston to Manchester Metropolitan University bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Preston to Manchester Metropolitan University train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Manchester Metropolitan University is 34 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Preston to Manchester Metropolitan University.
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