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How to get fromPreston to Tamesideby bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Tameside by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, line 216 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchangebus bus 216 / ...
    1h 34m
    £7–11

  2. Train, tram

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Ashton-under-Lynetram tram Blue Line
    1h 37m
    £11–23

  3. Drive  41.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Tamesidecar car 41.1 mi
    45 min
    £11–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Tamesidetaxi taxi 41.1 mi
    45 min
    £180–220

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Boltontrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Ashton-under-Lynetrain train Wigan Wallgate - Stalybridge / ...
    1h 57m
    £11–22

  6. Line 125 bus, line 37 bus, line 231 bus

    1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchangebus bus 125
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus bus 37 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to King's Roadbus bus 231
    4h 22m
    £7

Preston to Tameside by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration1h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Tameside, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Ashton-under-Lyne via Bolton in around 1h 57m.

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