There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Ashton in Makerfield by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, line 610 bus
best- Take the train from Preston to Wigan North WesternPreston - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Osborne Road610
39 minTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Preston to Wigan North WesternPreston - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to GarswoodWigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
43 min£6–79Drive 24.2 mi
- Drive from Preston to Ashton in Makerfield24.2 mi
27 min£6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Preston to Ashton in Makerfield24.2 mi
27 min£55–70Line 110 bus, line 610 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Wigan Bus Station110
- Take the bus from Wigan Bus Station to Osborne Road610
1h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Ashton in Makerfield is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Ashton in Makerfield is to drive which takes 27 min and costs £6 - £9.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Ashton in Makerfield. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Osborne Road via Wigan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Ashton in Makerfield. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Garswood via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between Preston and Ashton in Makerfield is 20 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Ashton in Makerfield without a car is to train and line 610 bus which takes 39 min and costs .
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Preston to Ashton in Makerfield, including transfers.
Preston to Ashton in Makerfield bus services, operated by Holmeswood Coaches Ltd, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Ashton in Makerfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Ashton in Makerfield is to train which takes 43 min and costs £5 - £80. Alternatively, you can line 110 bus and line 610 bus, which costs and takes 1h 56m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Ashton in Makerfield, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Garswood via Wigan North Western in around 43 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Osborne Road via Wigan Bus Station in around 1h 56m.
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wigan North Western to Garswood
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £3–5
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Preston to Wigan North Western
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £55–75
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- £210–230
- Sleeper Seat
- £55–75
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- £220–260
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Osborne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Wigan Bus Station to Osborne Road
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Website
- holmeswoodcoaches.com
Bus from Bus Station to Wigan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- holmeswoodcoaches.com
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- £55–70
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 Ashton in Makerfield bus services, operated by Holmeswood Coaches Ltd, arrive at Wigan Bus Station.
Preston to Ashton in Makerfield train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Ashton in Makerfield is 24 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Preston to Ashton in Makerfield.
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