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

The cheapest way to get from Longton to Preston is to bus which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Longton to Preston is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Longton and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Longton to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Longton Library and arriving at Bus Station via bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Longton and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Longton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Longton and arriving at Preston via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Longton to Preston?

The distance between Longton and Preston is 68 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Longton to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £18 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Longton to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Longton to Preston bus from?

Longton to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from bus station.

Where do I catch the Longton to Preston train from?

Longton to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Longton station.

Train or bus from Longton to Preston?

The best way to get from Longton to Preston is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs £18 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 40m.

Where does the Longton to Preston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Longton to Preston train arrive?

Longton to Preston train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Longton to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Longton to Preston is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Longton to Preston.

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

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Where can I stay near Preston?

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Longton to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 23 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Longton to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the train from Crewe to Prestontrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
1h 48m
£19–48
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from bus station to Bus Stationbus 424
3h 40m
£13–35
Drive 68 mi
1. Drive from Longton to Prestoncar 68 mi
1h 11m
£17–25
Line 23 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Ansmede Grove to Stoke-on-Trent rail stationbus 23
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
2h 16m

Longton to Preston by train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 67.9 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

What companies run services between Longton, Stoke-on-Trent, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Longton to Preston via Crewe in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from bus station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £13–35 and the journey takes 2h 15m.

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