What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Salford Quays (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Salford Quays (Station) is to bus and line 30 bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Salford Quays (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Salford Quays (Station) is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Salford Quays (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Salford Quays (Station). However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Merchants Quay via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Salford Quays (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Salford Quays (Station). However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Salford Quays via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Preston to Salford Quays (Station)?

The distance between Preston and Salford Quays (Station) is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.4 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Salford Quays (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Salford Quays (Station) without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £13 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Salford Quays (Station)?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Preston to Salford Quays (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Salford Quays (Station) bus from?

Preston to Salford Quays (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Salford Quays (Station) train from?

Preston to Salford Quays (Station) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Salford Quays (Station)?

The best way to get from Preston to Salford Quays (Station) is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £13 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 30 bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 36m.

Where does the Preston to Salford Quays (Station) bus arrive?

Preston to Salford Quays (Station) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Salford Quays (Station) train arrive?

Preston to Salford Quays (Station) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.

Can I drive from Preston to Salford Quays (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Salford Quays (Station) is 32 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Preston to Salford Quays (Station).

Where can I stay near Salford Quays (Station)?

There are 3660+ hotels available in Salford Quays (Station).

Preston to Salford Quays (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Salford Quays (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 2m
£13–24
Bus, line 30 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Merchants Quaybus 30
1h 36m
£8–10
Drive 32.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Salford Quays (Station)car 32.2 mi
38 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Salford Quays (Station)taxi 32.2 mi
38 min
£75–95
Bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Salford Shopping Centrebus 8 / ...
2h 55m
£8–14

Preston to Salford Quays (Station) by train and tram

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Distance: 31.9 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Salford Quays (Station), England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Deansgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Merchants Quay via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 36m.

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