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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Shaw is to bus and line 471 bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 3h 50m.

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 Black Horse via Bolton Interchange and Rochdale Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

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 38m.

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 38m and costs £13 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 38m 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 Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, 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 Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bolton Interchange 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 3859+ hotels available in Shaw.

Preston to Shaw - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, line 471 bus, and car

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There are 4 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 38m
£13–24
Bus, line 471 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 471
3h 50m
£8–10
Drive 32.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Shawcar 32.6 mi
56 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Shawtaxi 32.6 mi
56 min
£140–180

Preston to Shaw by train and tram

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1h 38mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Black Horse via Bolton Interchange and Rochdale Interchange in around 3h 50m.

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