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

The cheapest way to get from Congleton to Preston is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Congleton to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct train between Congleton and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Congleton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Congleton and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Congleton to Preston?

The distance between Congleton and Preston is 57 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Congleton to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £21 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Congleton to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Congleton to Preston train from?

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

Where does the Congleton to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Congleton to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Congleton to Preston is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Congleton to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2327+ hotels available in Preston.

Congleton to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 38 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Congleton to Manchester Piccadillytrain Stoke-on-Trent - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 47m
£21–40
Line 38 bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 38
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 59m
£12–33
Drive 54.8 mi
1. Drive from Congleton to Prestoncar 54.8 mi
1h 2m
£14–20
Line 38 bus, train via Warrington
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 38
2. Take the train from Crewe to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Prestontrain
2h 25m
£20–35

Congleton to Preston by train

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1h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.6 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Congleton to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 47m.

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