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 £5 - £20 and takes 2h 7m.

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 44 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 7m.

How far is it from Longsight to Preston?

The distance between Longsight and Preston is 33 miles. The road distance is 35.6 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 £6 - £18.

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.

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 £6 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £20 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Longsight to Preston bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Longsight to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Longsight to Preston is 36 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Longsight to Preston.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2168+ hotels available in Preston.

Longsight to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Longsight 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 Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 16m
£6–18
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk030
2h 7m
£5–20
Drive 35.4 mi
1. Drive from Longsight to Preston35.4 mi
44 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Longsight to Preston35.4 mi
44 min
£80–100
Line 36 bus, line 125 bus
1. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Bolton Interchange36 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Percy Street125
3h 25m

Longsight to Preston by bus and train

457Weekly Services

1h 16mAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

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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 £6–18 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 £5–20 and the journey takes 1h.

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