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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Skelmanthorpe is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Skelmanthorpe is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £13 - £20.

How far is it from Preston to Skelmanthorpe?

The distance between Preston and Skelmanthorpe is 68 miles. The road distance is 55.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Skelmanthorpe without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Preston to Skelmanthorpe, including transfers.

Can I drive from Preston to Skelmanthorpe?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Skelmanthorpe is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Preston to Skelmanthorpe.

Where can I stay near Skelmanthorpe?

There are 1778+ hotels available in Skelmanthorpe.

Preston to Skelmanthorpe - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Skelmanthorpe by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Huddersfield
3. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to New StreetD1
2h 38m
Drive 55.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Preston to Skelmanthorpe55.4 mi
1h 26m
£14–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Huddersfield
3. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Queen StreetD1
2h 38m
Train, line 549 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Halifax
2. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Huddersfield Bus Station549 / ...
3. Take the bus from Huddersfield Bus Station to Queen StreetD1
3h 11m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Skelmanthorpe.

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Distance: 67.3 mi
Duration: 2h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Preston to Skelmanthorpe. However, you can take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Huddersfield, walk to Huddersfield Bus Station, then take the bus to New Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Queen Street via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Victoria, Huddersfield, and Huddersfield Bus Station in around 2h 38m.

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