What is the cheapest way to get from Preston bus Station to Liverpool?

The cheapest way to get from Preston bus Station to Liverpool is to bus and line 47 bus which costs £5 - £9 and takes 2h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston bus Station to Liverpool?

The fastest way to get from Preston bus Station to Liverpool is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Preston bus Station and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston bus Station station to Liverpool station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Queen Square Bus Station via Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Preston bus Station and Liverpool?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 51 min.

How far is it from Preston bus Station to Liverpool?

The distance between Preston bus Station and Liverpool is 36 miles. The road distance is 30.2 miles.

How do I travel from Preston bus Station to Liverpool without a car?

The best way to get from Preston bus Station to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £6 - £20.

How long does it take to get from Preston bus Station to Liverpool?

The train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street takes 51 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Preston bus Station to Liverpool bus from?

Preston bus Station to Liverpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston bus Station to Liverpool train from?

Preston bus Station to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston bus Station to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Preston bus Station to Liverpool is to train which takes 1h 4m and costs £6 - £20. Alternatively, you can bus and line 47 bus, which costs £5 - £9 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Preston bus Station to Liverpool bus arrive?

Preston bus Station to Liverpool bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Union Street station.

What is the time difference between Preston bus Station and Liverpool?

Liverpool is 1h behind Preston bus Station. It is currently 5:48 PM in Preston bus Station and 4:48 PM in Liverpool.

Where does the Preston bus Station to Liverpool train arrive?

Preston bus Station to Liverpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.

Can I drive from Preston bus Station to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston bus Station to Liverpool is 30 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Preston bus Station to Liverpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston bus Station to Liverpool?

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Preston bus Station to Liverpool - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Preston bus Station to Liverpool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 4m
£6–20
Bus, line 47 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Union StreetX2
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Queen Square Bus Station47 / ...
2h 24m
£5–8
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Approach2A
2. Take the train from Ormskirk to Liverpool CentralOrmskirk - Liverpool Central
1h 56m
£8–13
Drive 30 mi
1. Drive from Preston bus Station to Liverpool30 mi
51 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston bus Station to Liverpool30 mi
51 min
£95–120

Preston bus Station to Liverpool by foot and train

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1h 4mAverage Duration

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What companies run services between Preston bus Station, England and Liverpool, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Street hourly. Tickets cost £7–20 and the journey takes 51 min. TransPennine Express also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Queen Square Bus Station via Union Street in around 2h 24m.

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