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

The cheapest way to get from Prescot to Preston is to drive which costs £7 - £11 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Prescot to Preston is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Prescot and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Prescot to Preston station. However, there are services departing from Wycherley Street and arriving at Wigan Rail Stations via Chalon Way West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Prescot and Preston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prescot and arriving at Preston. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

How far is it from Prescot to Preston?

The distance between Prescot and Preston is 27 miles. The road distance is 29.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Prescot to Preston without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs £11 - £20.

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

The train from Prescot to Preston takes 45 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Prescot to Preston bus from?

Prescot to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Wycherley Street station.

Where do I catch the Prescot to Preston train from?

Prescot to Preston train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Prescot station.

Train or bus from Prescot to Preston?

The best way to get from Prescot to Preston is to train which takes 45 min and costs £11 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 352 bus, which costs £7 - £17 and takes 1h 43m.

Where does the Prescot to Preston bus arrive?

Prescot to Preston bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at St Helens Central Interchange station.

Where does the Prescot to Preston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Prescot to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Prescot to Preston is 29 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Prescot to Preston.

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

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Prescot to Preston - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, line 352 bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Prescot to Preston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Prescot to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
45 min
£11–20
Bus, line 352 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wycherley Street to St Helens Central Interchangebus 10A / ...
2. Take the bus from Chalon Way West to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 352
1h 43m
£8–17
Drive 29.1 mi
1. Drive from Prescot to Prestoncar 29.1 mi
39 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Prescot to Prestontaxi 29.1 mi
39 min
£65–85
Train via Wigan North Western
1. Take the train from Prescot to Wigan North Westerntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
53 min
£10–20
Line 89 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Houghton Street to Poplar Bankbus 61 / ...
2. Take the train from Huyton to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
1h 43m
£13–24

Prescot to Preston by train

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Distance: 27.3 mi
Duration: 45 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Prescot to Preston 5 times a day. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wycherley Street to Preston via St Helens Central Interchange, Chalon Way West, Wigan Rail Stations, and Wigan North Western in around 1h 43m.

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