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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Marple is to bus and line 192 bus and line 384 bus which costs £10 - £19 and takes 2h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Marple is to drive which takes 54 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Marple?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Marple. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Navigation via Piccadilly and Stockport Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Marple?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Marple. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Marple via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Preston to Marple?

The distance between Preston and Marple is 41 miles. The road distance is 46.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Marple without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £14 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Preston to Marple, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Marple bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Marple train from?

Preston to Marple train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Marple?

The best way to get from Preston to Marple is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £14 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus and line 192 bus and line 384 bus, which costs £10 - £19 and takes 2h 25m.

Where does the Preston to Marple bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Marple train arrive?

Preston to Marple train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Preston to Marple?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Marple is 46 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Preston to Marple.

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

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Preston to Marple - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 192 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Marpletrain Manchester Piccadilly - Sheffield / ...
1h 32m
£14–29
Bus, line 192 bus, line 384 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly to Mersey Squarebus 192
3. Take the bus from Stockport Interchange to Navigationbus 383 / ...
2h 25m
£10–19
Drive 46 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Marplecar 46 mi
54 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Marpletaxi 46 mi
54 min
£100–130

Preston to Marple by train

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 40.3 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Marple via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Navigation via Manchester Central Coach Station, Piccadilly, Mersey Square, and Stockport Interchange in around 2h 25m.

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