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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Stretford is to bus and line 256 bus which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Stretford is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Stretford?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Stretford. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sevenways via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Stretford?

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

How far is it from Preston to Stretford?

The distance between Preston and Stretford is 33 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Stretford without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £14 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Preston to Stretford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Stretford bus from?

Preston to Stretford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Stretford train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Stretford?

The best way to get from Preston to Stretford is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £14 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 256 bus, which costs £7 - £11 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Preston to Stretford bus arrive?

Preston to Stretford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Stretford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Stretford?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Stretford is 33 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Preston to Stretford.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Stretford?

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Where can I stay near Stretford?

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Preston to Stretford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 256 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Stretford 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
£14–25
Bus, line 256 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Sevenwaysbus 256
1h 48m
£8–10
Drive 32.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Stretfordcar 32.7 mi
35 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Stretfordtaxi 32.7 mi
35 min
£75–95
Bus, line 22 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 22 / ...
3h 26m
£8–14

Preston to Stretford by bus

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Distance: 33.2 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Stretford, Trafford, 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 Sevenways via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 48m.

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