What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Shaw?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Shaw is to line 125 bus and line 471 bus which costs £7 and takes 4h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Shaw?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Shaw is to drive which takes 56 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Shaw?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Shaw. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at King Albert Street via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Shaw?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Shaw. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Shaw and Crompton via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Preston to Shaw?

The distance between Preston and Shaw is 41 miles. The road distance is 32.8 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Shaw without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Shaw without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 41m and costs £12 - £24.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Shaw?

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Preston to Shaw, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Shaw bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Shaw train from?

Preston to Shaw train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Preston to Shaw bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Shaw train arrive?

Preston to Shaw train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.

Can I drive from Preston to Shaw?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Shaw is 33 miles. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Preston to Shaw.

Where can I stay near Shaw?

There are 3852+ hotels available in Shaw.

Preston to Shaw - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, line 182 bus, and car

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Shaw and Cromptontram Pink Line
1h 41m
£13–24
Bus, line 182 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to King Albert Streetbus 182
2h 29m
£7–11
Drive 32.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Shawcar 32.6 mi
56 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Shawtaxi 32.6 mi
56 min
£140–180
Line 125 bus, line 471 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
4h 16m
£7

Preston to Shaw by train and tram

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Distance: 41 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Shaw, Oldham, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to King Albert Street via Manchester Central Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens in around 2h 29m.

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