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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Urmston is to bus and line 255 bus which costs £7 - £10 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Urmston is to drive which takes 35 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Urmston?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Urmston station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Urmston Station via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Urmston?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Urmston. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Urmston via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.

How far is it from Preston to Urmston?

The distance between Preston and Urmston is 36 miles. The road distance is 32 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Urmston without a car is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £11 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Preston to Urmston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Urmston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Urmston train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Urmston?

The best way to get from Preston to Urmston is to train which takes 1h 22m and costs £11 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus and line 255 bus, which costs £7 - £10 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Preston to Urmston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Urmston train arrive?

Preston to Urmston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Preston to Urmston?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Urmston is 32 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Preston to Urmston.

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

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Preston to Urmston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 255 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 22m
£12–26
Bus, line 255 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Urmston Stationbus 255
1h 55m
£8–10
Drive 31.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Urmstoncar 31.9 mi
35 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Urmstontaxi 31.9 mi
35 min
£75–90
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 16m
£8–15

Preston to Urmston by train

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Distance: 35.6 mi
Duration: 1h 22m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 51 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Urmston Station via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 55m.

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