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

The cheapest way to get from Handforth to Preston is to bus which costs £8 - £20 and takes 2h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Handforth to Preston is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Handforth and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Handforth to Preston station. However, there are services departing from St James' Way and arriving at Bus Station via Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Handforth and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Handforth to Preston. However, there are services departing from Handforth and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Handforth to Preston?

The distance between Handforth and Preston is 42 miles. The road distance is 42 miles.

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

The best way to get from Handforth to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £14 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Handforth to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Preston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Handforth to Preston train from?

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

Train or bus from Handforth to Preston?

The best way to get from Handforth to Preston is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £14 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £20 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Handforth to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Handforth to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Handforth to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Handforth to Preston is 42 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Handforth to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Handforth to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Handforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 30m
£14–30
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Stationbus 181
2h 54m
£9–20
Drive 41.8 mi
1. Drive from Handforth to Prestoncar 41.8 mi
46 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Handforth to Prestontaxi 41.8 mi
46 min
£95–120

Handforth to Preston by train

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 41.5 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

You can take a train from Handforth to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost £7–18 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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