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

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Preston is to bus which costs £3 and takes 51 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Southport to Preston is to taxi which takes 30 min and costs £40 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Duke Street and arriving at Railway Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Southport 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 to Preston?

The distance between Southport and Preston is 18 miles. The road distance is 17.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Southport to Preston without a car is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £3.

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

The bus from Duke Street to Railway Station takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Southport to Preston bus from?

Southport to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Duke Street station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Southport to Preston?

The best way to get from Southport to Preston is to bus which takes 51 min and costs £3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £11 - £24 and takes 58 min.

Where does the Southport to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Southport to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Southport to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Preston is 18 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Southport to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Railway Stationbus 2 / ...
51 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 to Prestontaxi 17.7 mi
30 min
£40–55
Drive 17.7 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Prestoncar 17.7 mi
30 min
£5–7

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Distance: 17.7 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Duke Street to Railway Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 51 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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