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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Clatterbridge is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Clatterbridge is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Clatterbridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Clatterbridge. However, there are services departing from Railway Station and arriving at Willaston Road via Union Street and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Preston to Clatterbridge?

The distance between Preston and Clatterbridge is 43 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Clatterbridge without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £11 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Preston to Clatterbridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Clatterbridge bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Clatterbridge?

The best way to get from Preston to Clatterbridge is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £11 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 47 bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Preston to Clatterbridge bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Clatterbridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Clatterbridge is 38 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Preston to Clatterbridge.

Where can I stay near Clatterbridge?

There are 2541+ hotels available in Clatterbridge.

Preston to Clatterbridge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 47 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 41m
£11–29
Bus, line 47 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Union StreetX2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Queen Square Bus Station47 / ...
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Willaston Road487
3h 15m
£10–15
Drive 37.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Clatterbridge37.3 mi
1h 7m
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Clatterbridge37.3 mi
1h 7m
£85–110
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Clatterbridge Hospital487
1h 54m
£11–27

Preston to Clatterbridge by train, foot, and bus

132Weekly Services

1h 41mAverage Duration

£11Cheapest Price

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Distance: 42.5 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Clatterbridge, 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 Railway Station to Willaston Road via Union Street, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 3h 15m.

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