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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Kirkby is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 41 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Kirkby is to drive which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £9.

How far is it from Preston to Kirkby?

The distance between Preston and Kirkby is 44 miles. The road distance is 24.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Kirkby without a car is to train and line 20 bus which takes 1h 43m and costs £8 - £23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Preston to Kirkby, including transfers.

Can I drive from Preston to Kirkby?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Kirkby is 24 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Preston to Kirkby.

Where can I stay near Kirkby?

There are 2396+ hotels available in Kirkby.

Preston to Kirkby - 5 ways to travel via train, line 20 bus, and line 217 bus

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

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Train, line 20 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime StreetBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Station20 / ...
1h 43m
£8–22
Drive 24.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Kirkby24.3 mi
41 min
£6–9
Train, line 217 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to HuytonBlackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the bus from Huyton Bus Station to Kirkby Bus Station217
1h 52m
£15–27
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Kirkby24.3 mi
41 min
£55–70
Line 375 bus, line 319 bus
1. Take the bus from Wigan Rail Stations to Concourse375 / ...
2. Take the bus from Concourse to Kirkby Bus Station319
2h 18m

Preston to Kirkby by train and bus

132Weekly Services

1h 43mAverage Duration

£8Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Kirkby, Knowsley, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Kirkby Bus Station via Wigan North Western, Wigan Rail Stations, and Concourse in around 2h 18m.

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