What is the cheapest way to get from Southport (Station) to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Southport (Station) to Preston is to bus which costs £3 and takes 53 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Southport (Station) to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Southport (Station) to Preston is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Southport (Station) and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Southport Interchange and arriving at Railway Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Southport (Station) and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Southport (Station) to Preston. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Preston via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.

How far is it from Southport (Station) to Preston?

The distance between Southport (Station) and Preston is 18 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.

How do I travel from Southport (Station) to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Southport (Station) to Preston without a car is to bus which takes 53 min and costs £3.

How long does it take to get from Southport (Station) to Preston?

The bus from Southport Interchange to Railway Station takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southport (Station) to Preston bus from?

Southport (Station) to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Southport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Southport (Station) to Preston train from?

Southport (Station) to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Southport (Station) to Preston?

The best way to get from Southport (Station) to Preston is to bus which takes 53 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £24 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Southport (Station) to Preston bus arrive?

Southport (Station) to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Southport (Station) to Preston train arrive?

Southport (Station) to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Southport (Station) to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport (Station) to Preston is 18 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Southport (Station) to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Southport (Station) to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Southport (Station) to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southport (Station) to Preston by bus, train, taxi, or car

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Railway Stationbus 2 / ...
53 min
£3
Train
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
58 min
£12–23
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport (Station) to Prestontaxi 18.2 mi
31 min
£40–55
Drive 18.2 mi
1. Drive from Southport (Station) to Prestoncar 18.2 mi
31 min
£5–7

Southport (Station) to Preston by foot and bus

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Distance: 17.6 mi
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Southport (Station), England and Preston, England?

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Southport Interchange to Railway Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Southport to Preston via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 58 min.

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