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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Longdendale is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Longdendale is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £17.

How far is it from Preston to Longdendale?

The distance between Preston and Longdendale is 42 miles. The road distance is 45.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Longdendale without a car is to train and line 201 bus which takes 1h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Preston to Longdendale, including transfers.

Train or bus from Preston to Longdendale?

The best way to get from Preston to Longdendale is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs £9 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £30 and takes 2h 10m.

Can I drive from Preston to Longdendale?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Longdendale is 46 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Preston to Longdendale.

Where can I stay near Longdendale?

There are 3767+ hotels available in Longdendale.

Preston to Longdendale - 5 ways to travel via train, line 201 bus, car

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

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

Train, line 201 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station to John Kennedy Road201
1h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2h 10m
£8–29
Train
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2h 6m
£10–33
Drive 45.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Longdendale45.2 mi
53 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Longdendale45.2 mi
53 min
£100–130

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 42.1 mi
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Longdendale, Tameside, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–19 and the journey takes 55 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £5–21 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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