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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    1h 5m
    £12–21
  2. Bus, line 15 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Stothard Roadbus bus 256 / ...
    1h 56m
    £8–10
  3. Drive  32.7 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Stretfordcar car 32.7 mi
    35 min
    £9–12
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Stretfordtaxi taxi 32.7 mi
    35 min
    £140–180
  5. Bus, line 22 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus bus 22 / ...
    3h 43m
    £8–10

Preston to Stretford by bus

Calendar70Weekly Buses
Duration1h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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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 £9–18 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Stothard Road via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 56m.

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