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

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Salacre Lanebus bus 437
    1h 53m
    £11–24

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Duke Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Salacre Lanebus bus 437
    3h 20m
    £5–9

  3. Drive  36.7 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Uptoncar car 36.7 mi
    1h 1m
    £9–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Uptontaxi taxi 36.7 mi
    1h 1m
    £160–200

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2h
    £13–28

Preston to Upton by train, foot, and bus

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration1h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Upton, Wirral, England?

You can take a bus from Railway Station to Salacre Lane via Duke Street, Queen Square Bus Station, and The Metquarter in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 52 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day.

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