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How to get fromTrafford Centre to Prestonby tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Trafford Centre to Preston by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram, train

    best
    1. Take the tram from The Trafford Centre to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram tram Red Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 26m
    £11–21

  2. Line 22 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 125
    3h 11m
    £5–9

  3. Line 132 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus bus 132
    1h 30m
    £6–11

  4. Drive  31 mi

    1. Drive from Trafford Centre to Prestoncar car 31 mi
    33 min
    £8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Trafford Centre to Prestontaxi taxi 31 mi
    33 min
    £130–170

  6. Line 22 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 22 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 57m
    £7–14

Trafford Centre to Preston by tram and train

Calendar326Weekly Services
Duration1h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 34.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

What companies run services between Trafford Centre, England and Preston, England?

Bee Network operates a bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgate hourly. Tickets cost £2 and the journey takes 1h 4m.

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