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

The cheapest way to get from Bury to Preston is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Bury to Preston is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Bury and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Bury to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Argyle Street and arriving at Bus Station via Royal Blackburn Hospital. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Bury and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Bury to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Bury to Preston?

The distance between Bury and Preston is 26 miles. The road distance is 25.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bury to Preston without a car is to line 471 bus and train which takes 1h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Bury to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bury to Preston bus from?

Bury to Preston bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Argyle Street station.

Where do I catch the Bury to Preston train from?

Bury to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Bury station.

Where does the Bury to Preston bus arrive?

Bury to Preston bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Royal Blackburn Hospital station.

Where does the Bury to Preston train arrive?

Bury to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Bury to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Preston is 25 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Bury to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2123+ hotels available in Preston.

Bury to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, line 471 bus, and line 481 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 471 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Arthur Street to Bolton Interchangebus 471
2. Take the train from Bolton to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 15m
Drive 25.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Bury to Prestoncar 25.2 mi
41 min
£7–9
Line 481 bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Argyle Street to Royal Blackburn Hospitalbus 481
2. Take the bus from Royal Blackburn Hospital to Bus Stationbus 59
2h 4m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bury to Prestontaxi 25.2 mi
41 min
£60–75
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Bury to Piccadillytram Yellow Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
1h 35m
£8–22
Line 481 bus, line 152 bus
1. Take the bus from Russell Street to Arrival Standbus 481
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus 152
2h 6m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 25.7 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Argyle Street to Bus Station via Royal Blackburn Hospital in around 2h 4m.

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