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

The cheapest way to get from Longsight to Preston is to bus which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Longsight to Preston is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Longsight and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Longsight to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Longsight Library & Learning Centre and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Longsight and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Longsight to Preston. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Preston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Longsight to Preston?

The distance between Longsight and Preston is 33 miles. The road distance is 35.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Longsight to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Longsight to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Longsight to Preston bus from?

Longsight to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Longsight to Preston train from?

Longsight to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Longsight to Preston?

The best way to get from Longsight to Preston is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £12 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £4 - £8 and takes 2h 18m.

Where does the Longsight to Preston bus arrive?

Longsight to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Longsight to Preston train arrive?

Longsight to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Longsight to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Longsight to Preston is 36 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Longsight to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2356+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 16m
£13–25
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus Uk030
2h 18m
£5–8
Drive 35.3 mi
1. Drive from Longsight to Prestoncar 35.3 mi
45 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Longsight to Prestontaxi 35.3 mi
45 min
£80–100
Line 36 bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchangebus 36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Gardner Streetbus 125
3h 36m
£7

Longsight to Preston by bus and train

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Distance: 33.1 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–23 and the journey takes 55 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 1h.

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