There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Altrincham by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Preston to DeansgateBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to AltrinchamPurple Line / ...
1h 18m£9–31Bus, line 263 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station828
- Take the bus from Charlotte Street to Altrincham Interchange263
2h 4mDrive 37.7 mi
- Drive from Preston to Altrincham37.7 mi
43 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Preston to Altrincham37.7 mi
43 min£85–110
Preston to Altrincham by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Altrincham is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Altrincham is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Altrincham Interchange via Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Altrincham. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Altrincham via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Preston and Altrincham is 38 miles. The road distance is 37.9 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Altrincham without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 18m and costs £9 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Preston to Altrincham, including transfers.
Preston to Altrincham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Altrincham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Altrincham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Altrincham, England?
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Altrincham Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station and Charlotte Street in around 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Deansgate
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–28
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Altrincham
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Charlotte Street to Altrincham Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Preston Taxis LTD
- Phone
- +44 1772717171
- Website
- prestonprotaxis.co.uk
Ashton Allied Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1772 600 600
- Website
- ashtonallied.co.uk
AAA Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1772 555 444
- Website
- aaataxispreston.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Altrincham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Altrincham is 38 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Preston to Altrincham.
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