There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Salford (Region) by train, bus, rideshare, 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- Take the train from Preston to Salford CrescentBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
44 min£5–18Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Preston to Eccles29.7 mi
53 min£3Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station181 / ...
- Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Barton RoadV1 / ...
1h 17mTrain, line 36 bus
- Take the train from Preston to BoltonBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Dorning Road37 / ...
1h 30mLine 125 bus, line 36 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange125
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Dorning Road37 / ...
2h 41mDrive 29.1 mi
- Drive from Preston to Salford (Region)29.1 mi
33 min£8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Preston to Salford (Region)29.1 mi
33 min£65–85
Preston to Salford (Region) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Salford (Region) is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Salford (Region) is to drive which takes 33 min and costs £7 - £11.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Salford (Region). However, there are services departing from Coach Stn and arriving at Barton Road via St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston and arriving at Salford Crescent. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
The distance between Preston and Salford (Region) is 29 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Salford (Region) without a car is to train which takes 44 min and costs £5 - £18.
The train from Preston to Salford Crescent takes 44 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Preston to Salford (Region) bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Stn station.
Preston to Salford (Region) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
The best way to get from Preston to Salford (Region) is to train which takes 44 min and costs £5 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Salford (Region), England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Salford Crescent hourly. Tickets cost £5–18 and the journey takes 44 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Stn to Barton Road via Manchester Central Coach Station and St Peter's Square in around 1h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Salford Crescent
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Bolton
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Coach Stn to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from St Peter's Square to Barton Road
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Bolton Interchange to Dorning Road
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Preston to Eccles
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
Preston Taxis LTD
- Phone
- +44 1772717171
- Website
- prestonprotaxis.co.uk
Ashton Allied Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1772 600 600
- Website
- ashtonallied.co.uk
AAA Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1772 555 444
- Website
- aaataxispreston.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Preston to Salford (Region) bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Preston to Salford (Region) train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Salford Crescent station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Salford (Region) is 29 miles. It takes approximately 33 min to drive from Preston to Salford (Region).
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Preston and Salford (Region). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.