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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Prestwich is to bus via Bolton Interchange which costs £2 - £9 and takes 2h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Prestwich is to drive which takes 32 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Prestwich?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Longfield Centre via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Prestwich?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Prestwich. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Prestwich via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.

How far is it from Preston to Prestwich?

The distance between Preston and Prestwich is 37 miles. The road distance is 29.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Prestwich without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 24m and costs £8 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Preston to Prestwich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Prestwich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Preston to Prestwich train from?

Preston to Prestwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.

Where does the Preston to Prestwich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Preston to Prestwich train arrive?

Preston to Prestwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Preston to Prestwich?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Prestwich is 30 miles. It takes approximately 32 min to drive from Preston to Prestwich.

Where can I stay near Prestwich?

There are 3447+ hotels available in Prestwich.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Prestwich by train, tram, 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, tram
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester PiccadillyBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to PrestwichYellow Line
1h 24m
£9–28
Bus via Bolton Interchange
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange125
2h 44m
£2–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Longfield CentreX43
1h 31m
Drive 29.5 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Prestwich29.5 mi
32 min
£8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Preston to Prestwich29.5 mi
32 min
£70–85

Preston to Prestwich by train and tram

450Weekly Services

1h 24mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 36.4 mi
Duration: 1h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Longfield Centre via Shudehill Interchange in around 1h 31m.

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