What is the cheapest way to get from Moss Side to Preston?

The cheapest way to get from Moss Side to Preston is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Moss Side to Preston?

The fastest way to get from Moss Side to Preston is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Moss Side and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Moss Side to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Manchester and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Moss Side and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Preston. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Moss Side to Preston?

The distance between Moss Side and Preston is 31 miles. The road distance is 34.3 miles.

How do I travel from Moss Side to Preston without a car?

The best way to get from Moss Side to Preston without a car is to train which takes 51 min and costs £5 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Moss Side to Preston?

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston takes 51 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Moss Side to Preston bus from?

Moss Side to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester station.

Where do I catch the Moss Side to Preston train from?

Moss Side to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Moss Side to Preston?

The best way to get from Moss Side to Preston is to train which takes 51 min and costs £5 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £25 and takes 1h 52m.

Where does the Moss Side to Preston bus arrive?

Moss Side to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Moss Side to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Moss Side to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Moss Side to Preston is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Moss Side to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Moss Side to Preston?

Book your Moss Side to Preston train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Moss Side to Preston?

Book your Moss Side to Preston bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2162+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
51 min
£5–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester to Shudehill InterchangeUk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk030
1h 52m
£8–24
Drive 34.1 mi
1. Drive from Moss Side to Preston34.1 mi
42 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Moss Side to Preston34.1 mi
42 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 31m

Moss Side to Preston by train

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Distance: 30.6 mi
Duration: 51 min

What companies run services between Moss Side, Manchester, England and Preston, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Preston every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–17 and the journey takes 51 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange in around 1h 52m.

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