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How to get fromHandforth to Prestonby train, bus, car or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Handforth to Manchester PiccadillytrainCrewe - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestontrainManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 31m
    £8–37
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Stanley Drive to Charlotte Streetbus42C
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stnbus181 / ...
    2h 49m
  3. Drive 41.8 mi

    1. Drive from Handforth to Prestoncar41.8 mi
    46 min
    £11–16
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Handforth to Prestontaxi41.8 mi
    46 min
    £95–120

Handforth to Preston by train

Calendar205Weekly Trains
Duration1h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket£8Cheapest Price
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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 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Stanley Drive to Coach Stn via Charlotte Street and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 2h 49m.

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