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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Droylsden is to train and tram via Deansgate which costs £8 - £13 and takes 1h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Droylsden is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Droylsden?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Droylsden. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Manchester Road via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Droylsden?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Droylsden. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Droylsden via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Preston to Droylsden?

The distance between Preston and Droylsden is 35 miles. The road distance is 37.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Droylsden without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 7m and costs £8 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Preston to Droylsden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Droylsden bus from?

Preston to Droylsden bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Droylsden train from?

Preston to Droylsden train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Preston to Droylsden bus arrive?

Preston to Droylsden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where does the Preston to Droylsden train arrive?

Preston to Droylsden train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Preston to Droylsden?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Droylsden is 37 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Preston to Droylsden.

Where can I stay near Droylsden?

There are 3613+ hotels available in Droylsden.

Preston to Droylsden - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, and line 216 bus

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

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Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Droylsdentram Blue Line
1h 7m
£9–30
Bus, line 216 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Manchester Roadbus 230 / ...
1h 17m
Drive 37.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Droylsdencar 37.2 mi
49 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Droylsdentaxi 37.2 mi
49 min
£85–110
Train, tram via Deansgate
1. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Droylsdentram Blue Line
1h 19m
£9–13

Preston to Droylsden by train and tram

445Weekly Services

1h 7mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 34.5 mi
Duration: 1h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Road via Manchester Central Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 17m.

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