There are 4 ways to get from Prestwich to Shifnal by tram, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Prestwich to PiccadillyYellow Line
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to WolverhamptonManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2h 41m£26–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Wolverhampton Bus Station422
4h 16m£16–27Drive 72.4 mi
- Drive from Prestwich to Shifnal72.4 mi
1h 37m£19–27Tram, train via Shrewsbury
- Take the tram from Prestwich to Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Shifnal
3h 4m£27–63
Prestwich to Shifnal by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwich to Shifnal is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Prestwich to Shifnal is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Shifnal. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Shifnal via Manchester Piccadilly and Wolverhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Prestwich and Shifnal is 87 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Shifnal without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 41m and costs £26 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Prestwich to Shifnal, including transfers.
Prestwich to Shifnal train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Prestwich station.
Prestwich to Shifnal train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwich to Shifnal is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Prestwich to Shifnal.
There are 929+ hotels available in Shifnal.
What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Shifnal, England?
National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Wolverhampton Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £10–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Prestwich to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wolverhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Shifnal
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £7–10
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Shrewsbury to Shifnal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Wolverhampton Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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