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How to get fromPreston to Wirral Peninsulaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
    1h 9m
    £14–28

  2. Bus, line 47 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Southport Interchangebus bus X2
    2. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ackers Roadbus bus 471 / ...
    2h 56m
    £5–10

  3. Drive 36.6 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Wirral Peninsulacar car 36.6 mi
    1h 6m
    £9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Preston to Wirral Peninsulataxi taxi 36.6 mi
    1h 6m
    £85–110

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ackers Roadbus bus 471 / ...
    1h 38m
    £14–29

Preston to Wirral Peninsula by train and foot

Calendar139Weekly Services
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£14Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 37.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 9m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £14–25 and the journey takes 52 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Railway Station to Ackers Road via Southport Interchange, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 2h 56m.

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