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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Farnworth is to bus which costs £2 - £8 and takes 1h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Farnworth is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Farnworth?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Farnworth. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Trafford Street via Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Preston to Farnworth?

The distance between Preston and Farnworth is 23 miles. The road distance is 24.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Farnworth without a car is to train and line 8 bus which takes 46 min and costs .

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Preston to Farnworth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Farnworth bus from?

Preston to Farnworth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Church Street station.

Where does the Preston to Farnworth bus arrive?

Preston to Farnworth bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Farnworth?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Farnworth is 24 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Preston to Farnworth.

Where can I stay near Farnworth?

There are 3711+ hotels available in Farnworth.

Preston to Farnworth - 4 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Farnworth by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 8 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Boltontrain Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Trafford Streetbus 22 / ...
46 min
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchangebus 125
1h 55m
£2–8
Drive 24.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Farnworthcar 24.3 mi
29 min
£6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Farnworthtaxi 24.3 mi
29 min
£55–70

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Distance: 22.7 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Preston, England and Farnworth, Bolton, England?

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchange every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire also services this route every 30 minutes.

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