What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Moss Side?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Moss Side is to bus and line 101 bus which costs £8 - £17 and takes 1h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Moss Side?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Moss Side is to train which takes 40 min and costs £11 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Moss Side?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Moss Side. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Great Western Street via Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Moss Side?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Preston to Moss Side?

The distance between Preston and Moss Side is 31 miles. The road distance is 34.4 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Moss Side without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Moss Side without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs £11 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Moss Side?

The train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road takes 40 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Preston to Moss Side bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Moss Side train from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Moss Side?

The best way to get from Preston to Moss Side is to train which takes 40 min and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can bus and line 101 bus, which costs £8 - £17 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Preston to Moss Side bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Moss Side train arrive?

Preston to Moss Side train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Preston to Moss Side?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Moss Side is 34 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Preston to Moss Side.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Moss Side?

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Where can I stay near Moss Side?

There are 646+ hotels available in Moss Side.

Preston to Moss Side - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 101 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Moss Side 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 Oxford Roadtrain Preston - Manchester Airport / ...
40 min
£11–22
Bus, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Charlotte Street to Great Western Streetbus 101 / ...
1h 5m
£8–17
Drive 34.2 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Moss Sidecar 34.2 mi
43 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Moss Sidetaxi 34.2 mi
43 min
£80–100
Line 125 bus, line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchangebus 125
2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Piccadilly Gardensbus 36 / ...
3h 37m
£10–11

Preston to Moss Side by train

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Distance: 30.6 mi
Duration: 40 min

What companies run services between Preston, England and Moss Side, Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Preston to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £11–19 and the journey takes 40 min. Northern Trains Limited also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Great Western Street via Manchester Central Coach Station and Charlotte Street in around 1h 5m.

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