What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Long Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Long Preston is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 57 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Long Preston?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Long Preston is to drive which takes 57 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Long Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Long Preston. However, there are services departing from Printworks and arriving at Ivy Mount via Bus Station and Bus Station Stand 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Long Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Long Preston. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Long Preston via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

How far is it from Manchester to Long Preston?

The distance between Manchester and Long Preston is 80 miles. The road distance is 46.3 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Long Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Long Preston without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £15 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Long Preston?

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Manchester to Long Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Long Preston bus from?

Manchester to Long Preston bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Printworks station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Long Preston train from?

Manchester to Long Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Long Preston?

The best way to get from Manchester to Long Preston is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs £15 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Manchester to Long Preston bus arrive?

Manchester to Long Preston bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Long Preston train arrive?

Manchester to Long Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Long Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Long Preston is 46 miles. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Manchester to Long Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Long Preston?

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Where can I stay near Long Preston?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Long Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leedstrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Long Prestontrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
2h 38m
£15–40
Drive 46 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Long Prestoncar 46 mi
57 min
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus Stationbus X43
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Arrivebus M6
4h 20m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Long Prestontaxi 46 mi
57 min
£100–120

Manchester to Long Preston by train

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Distance: 79.1 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Long Preston, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Victoria to Long Preston via Leeds in around 2h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Printworks to Ivy Mount via Bus Station and Bus Station Stand 2 in around 4h 20m.

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