There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Timperley by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Preston to DeansgateBlackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Navigation RoadPurple Line / ...
1h 11m£10–28Train, bus
- Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank QuayPreston - London Euston / ...
- Take the bus from Thynne Street to Altrincham Interchange5
1h 58mDrive 37.3 mi
- Drive from Preston to Timperley37.3 mi
42 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Preston to Timperley37.3 mi
42 min£85–110Train, line 11 bus
- Take the train from Preston to GatleyBarrow-in-Furness - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the bus from Gatley Rail Station to Bloomsbury Lane11 / ...
1h 59mLine 125 bus, line 20 bus, line 247 bus
- Take the bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchange125
- Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Station20 / ...
- Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Altrincham Interchange247 / ...
4h 33m
Preston to Timperley by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Timperley is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Timperley is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Timperley. However, there are services departing from Church Street and arriving at Bloomsbury Lane via Bolton Interchange, The Trafford Centre Bus Station and Altrincham Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Preston to Timperley. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Navigation Road via Deansgate-Castlefield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 11m.
The distance between Preston and Timperley is 37 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Timperley without a car is to train and tram which takes 1h 11m and costs £9 - £29.
It takes approximately 1h 11m to get from Preston to Timperley, including transfers.
Preston to Timperley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Church Street station.
Preston to Timperley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Preston to Timperley bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Timperley, England?
You can take a bus from Church Street to Bloomsbury Lane via Bolton Interchange, The Trafford Centre Bus Station, and Altrincham Interchange in around 4h 33m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Deansgate
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Gatley
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Deansgate-Castlefield to Navigation Road
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quay
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Bus from Thynne Street to Altrincham Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.warringtonsownbuses.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Gatley Rail Station to Bloomsbury Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Bolton Interchange to The Trafford Centre Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Altrincham Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Church Street to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/merseyside-and-south-lancashire
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
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 Timperley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Deansgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Timperley is 38 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Preston to Timperley.
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