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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Longsight is to bus which costs £8 - £17 and takes 1h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Longsight is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Longsight?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Longsight. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Longsight Library & Learning Centre via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.

How far is it from Preston to Longsight?

The distance between Preston and Longsight is 33 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Longsight without a car is to train which takes 58 min and costs £13 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 58 min to get from Preston to Longsight, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Longsight bus from?

Preston to Longsight bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Longsight?

The best way to get from Preston to Longsight is to train which takes 58 min and costs £13 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 - £17 and takes 1h 4m.

Where does the Preston to Longsight bus arrive?

Preston to Longsight bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Longsight?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Longsight is 36 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Preston to Longsight.

Where can I stay near Longsight?

There are 617+ hotels available in Longsight.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
58 min
£13–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
1h 4m
£8–17
Drive 35.6 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Longsightcar 35.6 mi
45 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Longsighttaxi 35.6 mi
45 min
£80–100

Preston to Longsight by train and bus

446Weekly Services

58 minAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33 mi
Duration: 58 min

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 45 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £6–15 and the journey takes 45 min.

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