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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Forton is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 27 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Forton is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Forton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frank Street and arriving at School Lane. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Preston to Forton?

The distance between Preston and Forton is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Forton without a car is to line 40 bus which takes 52 min and costs £4 - £8.

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

The line 40 bus from Frank Street to School Lane takes 52 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston to Forton bus from?

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

Where does the Preston to Forton bus arrive?

Preston to Forton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at School Lane station.

Can I drive from Preston to Forton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Forton is 16 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Preston to Forton.

Where can I stay near Forton?

There are 1884+ hotels available in Forton.

Preston to Forton - 4 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, taxi, and car

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

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

Line 40 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Frank Street to School Lanebus 941 / ...
52 min
£4–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Fortontaxi 15.8 mi
27 min
£35–50
Drive 15.8 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Fortoncar 15.8 mi
27 min
£4–6
Train, line 42 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Lancastertrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Common Garden Street to Forton Bankbus 941 / ...
58 min
£8–19

Preston to Forton by bus

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52 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 14.6 mi
Duration: 52 min

What companies run services between Preston, England and Forton, Lancashire, England?

Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Frank Street to School Lane every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £4–8 and the journey takes 52 min.

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