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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Middleton is to drive which costs £8 - £12 and takes 36 min.

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 36 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 station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Middleton Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Preston to Middleton?

The distance between Preston and Middleton is 38 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 bus and line 17 bus which takes 1h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m 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.

Train or bus from Preston to Middleton?

The best way to get from Preston to Middleton is to bus and line 17 bus which takes 1h 32m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £6 - £21 and takes 2h 3m.

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 36 min to drive from Preston to Middleton.

Where can I stay near Middleton?

There are 3469+ hotels available in Middleton.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Middleton by bus, train, 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.

Bus, line 17 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Middleton Bus Station17 / ...
1h 32m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Preston to BoltonBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Bolton to Castleton (Manchester)Clitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2h 3m
£7–20
Train, line 18 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Oxford RoadBlackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Chester Street to Middleton Bus Station18 / ...
1h 48m
Drive 33.3 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Middleton33.3 mi
36 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Middleton33.3 mi
36 min
£75–95
Line 125 bus, line 163 bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange125
2. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Chapel Street163
3h 7m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 38.2 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Middleton Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange in around 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Eastway via Bolton, Castleton (Manchester), and Vicarage Road North in around 2h 3m.

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