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 £5 - £8 and takes 1h 28m.

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 28m.

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 1h 8m and costs £13 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 1h 8m 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 FlixBus, 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 1h 8m and costs £13 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 28m.

Where does the Preston to Longsight bus arrive?

Preston to Longsight bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange 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 2248+ hotels available in Longsight.

Preston to Longsight - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Longsight 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
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
1h 8m
£13–24
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
1h 28m
£5–7
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
Bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
3h 30m
£8–14

Preston to Longsight by train and bus

441Weekly Services

1h 8mAverage Duration

£13Cheapest Price

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Distance: 33.1 mi
Duration: 1h 8m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £12–22 and the journey takes 55 min. TransPennine Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 4 hours. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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