There are 4 ways to get from Prestwich to Congleton by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadillytram Yellow Line
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congletontrain Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent
1h 48m£11–21Drive 30.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Prestwich to Congletoncar 30.9 mi
51 min£8–12Line 135 bus, train, line 38 bus
- Take the bus from Polefield Hall Road to Piccadilly Gardensbus 135
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 38
2h 25mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Prestwich to Congletontaxi 30.9 mi
51 min£65–85
Prestwich to Congleton by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwich to Congleton is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 51 min.
The fastest way to get from Prestwich to Congleton is to drive which takes 51 min and costs £7 - £12.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Congleton. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Congleton via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
The distance between Prestwich and Congleton is 31 miles. The road distance is 31.1 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Congleton without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 48m and costs £11 - £22.
It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Prestwich to Congleton, including transfers.
Prestwich to Congleton train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Prestwich station.
Prestwich to Congleton train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwich to Congleton is 31 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Prestwich to Congleton.
There are 1401+ hotels available in Congleton.
What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Congleton, England?
There is no direct connection from Prestwich to Congleton. However, you can take the vehicle to Piccadilly, walk to Manchester Piccadilly, then take the train to Congleton. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polefield Hall Road to Bus Station via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Piccadilly, Macclesfield, and Bus Station in around 2h 25m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Prestwich to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Congleton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–13
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Polefield Hall Road to Piccadilly Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- info@dgbus.co.uk
- Website
- dgbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.dgbus.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- £65–85
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
Oldham & Bardsley Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 633 2101
Chadderton Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 626 9696
- Website
- chaddertoncars.co.uk
Borough Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 624 2448
- Website
- boroughtaxisoldham.com
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
Town Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1706 750 750
- Website
- rochdaletowntaxi.co.uk
Streamline Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1706 644 104
Central Newline
- Phone
- +44 1706 378 000
- Website
- centralnewline.co.uk
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