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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Lathom is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Lathom is to train which takes 24 min and costs £3 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Lathom?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Railway Station station and arriving at Lordsgate Drive. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Lathom?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Burscough Junction. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Preston to Lathom?

The distance between Preston and Lathom is 13 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Lathom without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £3 - £12.

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

The train from Preston to Burscough Junction takes 24 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Preston to Lathom bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Lathom train from?

Preston to Lathom train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Lathom?

The best way to get from Preston to Lathom is to train which takes 24 min and costs £3 - £12. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Preston to Lathom bus arrive?

Preston to Lathom bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Lordsgate Drive station.

Where does the Preston to Lathom train arrive?

Preston to Lathom train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Burscough Junction station.

Can I drive from Preston to Lathom?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Lathom?

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Where can I stay near Lathom?

There are 2496+ hotels available in Lathom.

Preston to Lathom - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Preston to Lathom by train

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Distance: 12.7 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Burscough Junction hourly. Tickets cost £3–12 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire operates a bus from Railway Station to Lordsgate Drive hourly. Tickets cost £2–4 and the journey takes 52 min.

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