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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Wilmslow is to bus which costs £6 - £13 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Wilmslow is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £11 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Wilmslow?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Wilmslow station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Airport The Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Wilmslow?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Wilmslow. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Wilmslow via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.

How far is it from Preston to Wilmslow?

The distance between Preston and Wilmslow is 43 miles. The road distance is 44.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Wilmslow without a car is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £12 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Preston to Wilmslow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Wilmslow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Wilmslow train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Wilmslow?

The best way to get from Preston to Wilmslow is to train which takes 1h 28m and costs £12 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 - £13 and takes 2h 8m.

Where does the Preston to Wilmslow bus arrive?

Preston to Wilmslow bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Airport The Station.

Where does the Preston to Wilmslow train arrive?

Preston to Wilmslow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Preston to Wilmslow?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Wilmslow is 45 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Preston to Wilmslow.

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

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Where can I stay near Wilmslow?

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Preston to Wilmslow - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Wilmslow by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wilmslowtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Crewe / ...
1h 28m
£12–27
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181 / ...
2h 8m
£7–13
Drive 44.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Wilmslowcar 44.4 mi
50 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Wilmslowtaxi 44.4 mi
50 min
£190–240

Preston to Wilmslow by train

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Distance: 42.9 mi
Duration: 1h 28m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Wilmslow via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 28m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Station twice daily. Tickets cost £5–10 and the journey takes 1h 15m.

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