What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to The Lowry?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to The Lowry is to line 125 bus and line 8 bus which costs £7 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to The Lowry?

The fastest way to get from Preston to The Lowry is to drive which takes 38 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and The Lowry?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to The Lowry. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at MediaCityUK via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.

How far is it from Preston to The Lowry?

The distance between Preston and The Lowry is 32 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to The Lowry without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to The Lowry without a car is to train and line 50 bus which takes 1h 7m and costs £11 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Preston to The Lowry?

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Preston to The Lowry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to The Lowry bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to The Lowry bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to The Lowry?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to The Lowry is 33 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Preston to The Lowry.

Where can I stay near The Lowry?

There are 3630+ hotels available in The Lowry.

Preston to The Lowry - 5 ways to travel via train, line 50 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 50 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Salford Crescenttrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Salford Crescent Rail Station to MediaCityUKbus 50 / ...
1h 7m
£12–20
Line 125 bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Salford Shopping Centrebus 8 / ...
2h 45m
£7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to MediaCityUKbus 30
1h 21m
£8–17
Drive 32.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to The Lowrycar 32.4 mi
38 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to The Lowrytaxi 32.4 mi
38 min
£140–180

Preston to The Lowry by bus and foot

18Weekly Services

1h 21mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 32.1 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Preston, England and The Lowry, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to The Lowry via Manchester Central Coach Station, Piccadilly Gardens, and MediaCityUK in around 1h 21m.

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