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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Middleton is to bus and line 18 bus which costs £5 - £8 and takes 1h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Middleton is to drive which takes 37 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Middleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Middleton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Chapel Street via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Preston to Middleton?

The distance between Preston and Middleton is 36 miles. The road distance is 33.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Middleton without a car is to train and line 17 bus which takes 1h 23m and costs £15 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Preston to Middleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Middleton bus from?

Preston to Middleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Middleton bus arrive?

Preston to Middleton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Preston to Middleton?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Middleton is 33 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Preston to Middleton.

Where can I stay near Middleton?

There are 3652+ hotels available in Middleton.

Preston to Middleton - 6 ways to travel via train, line 17 bus, and line 18 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Middleton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 17 bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Mill Fold Roadbus 18 / ...
1h 23m
£16–26
Bus, line 18 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Chapel Streetbus 18
1h 41m
£5–7
Train, line 18 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Street to Middleton Bus Stationbus 18 / ...
1h 30m
£13–23
Drive 33.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Middletoncar 33.3 mi
37 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Middletontaxi 33.3 mi
37 min
£75–95
Bus, line 163 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Chapel Streetbus 163
3h 7m
£8–14

Preston to Middleton by train, tram, and bus

312Weekly Services

1h 23mAverage Duration

£16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 35.8 mi
Duration: 1h 23m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Middleton, Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Chapel Street via Shudehill Interchange in around 1h 41m.

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