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How to get fromPreston to Poyntonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Poyntontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent / ...
    1h 56m
    £12–26

  2. Bus, line 192 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly to Corbar Roadbus bus 192
    2h 55m
    £7–11

  3. Drive  45.8 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Poyntoncar car 45.8 mi
    51 min
    £12–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Poyntontaxi taxi 45.8 mi
    51 min
    £200–240

  5. Train, line 192 bus, line 391 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Station to Corbar Roadbus bus 192
    3. Take the bus from Corbar Road to Waitrosebus bus 391
    3h 6m

Preston to Poynton by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Poynton via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to St George's Church via Manchester Central Coach Station, Piccadilly, and Corbar Road in around 2h 55m.

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