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

The cheapest way to get from Tameside to Preston is to bus which costs £5 - £10 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tameside to Preston is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Tameside and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Tameside to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Tameside and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Tameside to Preston. However, there are services departing from Stalybridge and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Tameside to Preston?

The distance between Tameside and Preston is 39 miles. The road distance is 40.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tameside to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £11 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Tameside to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tameside to Preston bus from?

Tameside to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Tameside to Preston train from?

Tameside to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Stalybridge station.

Train or bus from Tameside to Preston?

The best way to get from Tameside to Preston is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £11 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £10 and takes 2h 16m.

Where does the Tameside to Preston bus arrive?

Tameside to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Tameside to Preston train arrive?

Tameside to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Tameside to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Tameside to Preston is 40 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Tameside to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Stalybridge to Manchester Piccadillytrain York - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 19m
£11–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
2h 16m
£5–10
Drive 40 mi
1. Drive from Tameside to Prestoncar 40 mi
48 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tameside to Prestontaxi 40 mi
48 min
£170–210
Line 231 bus, line 37 bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Hurst Cross to Piccadilly Gardensbus 231
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 37 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Gardner Streetbus 125
4h 10m
£7

Tameside to Preston by train

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a train from Stalybridge to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 1h.

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