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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to bus via Shudehill Interchange which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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

Is there a direct train between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

How far is it from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The distance between Preston and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 33 miles. The road distance is 33.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £15.

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

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

The best way to get from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £6 - £15. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £23 and takes 55 min.

Where does the Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station train arrive?

Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station is 33 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester Piccadilly Station?

There are 3653+ hotels available in Manchester Piccadilly Station.

Can I share a ride from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station?

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

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

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
51 min
£6–15
Bus via Shudehill Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
1h 19m
£4–7
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
55 min
£11–23
Drive 33.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Stationcar 33.2 mi
43 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Stationtaxi 33.2 mi
43 min
£75–95
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Preston to Manchesterrideshare 32.5 mi
1h 11m
£4–6

Preston to Manchester Piccadilly Station by train

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Distance: 33 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 55 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly.

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