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

The cheapest way to get from Wilmslow to Preston is to bus which costs £8 - £21 and takes 2h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wilmslow to Preston is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Wilmslow and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Wilmslow station to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Wilmslow and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Wilmslow to Preston. However, there are services departing from Wilmslow and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 33m.

How far is it from Wilmslow to Preston?

The distance between Wilmslow and Preston is 43 miles. The road distance is 44.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wilmslow to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £15 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Wilmslow to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wilmslow to Preston bus from?

Wilmslow to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.

Where do I catch the Wilmslow to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Wilmslow to Preston?

The best way to get from Wilmslow to Preston is to train which takes 1h 33m and costs £15 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £21 and takes 2h 51m.

Where does the Wilmslow to Preston bus arrive?

Wilmslow to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Wilmslow to Preston train arrive?

Wilmslow to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Wilmslow to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Wilmslow to Preston is 45 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Wilmslow to Preston.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Wilmslow to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wilmslow to Manchester Piccadillytrain Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 33m
£15–31
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2h 51m
£9–21
Drive 44.4 mi
1. Drive from Wilmslow to Prestoncar 44.4 mi
48 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Wilmslow to Prestontaxi 44.4 mi
48 min
£100–130
Line 130 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bank Square to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 130
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2h 18m

Wilmslow to Preston by train

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Distance: 42.9 mi
Duration: 1h 33m

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

You can take a train from Wilmslow to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 33m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £7–18 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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