There are 4 ways to get from Prestwich to Whaley Bridge by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Prestwich to PiccadillyYellow Line
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Whaley BridgeManchester Piccadilly - Buxton
1h 39m£5–22Line 192 bus, line 199 bus
- Take the bus from Piccadilly to Hazel Grove Park & Ride192
- Take the bus from Rising Sun to Railway Station199
2h 6mDrive 21.1 mi
- Drive from Prestwich to Whaley Bridge21.1 mi
44 min£6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Prestwich to Whaley Bridge21.1 mi
44 min£45–60
Prestwich to Whaley Bridge by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prestwich to Whaley Bridge is to drive which costs £5 - £8 and takes 44 min.
The fastest way to get from Prestwich to Whaley Bridge is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £5 - £8.
No, there is no direct bus from Prestwich to Whaley Bridge station. However, there are services departing from Longfield Centre and arriving at Railway Station via Piccadilly and Rising Sun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Prestwich to Whaley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Prestwich and arriving at Whaley Bridge via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Prestwich and Whaley Bridge is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.2 miles.
The best way to get from Prestwich to Whaley Bridge without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 39m and costs £5 - £23.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Prestwich to Whaley Bridge, including transfers.
Prestwich to Whaley Bridge bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly station.
Prestwich to Whaley Bridge train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Prestwich station.
Prestwich to Whaley Bridge bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Hazel Grove Park & Ride station.
What companies run services between Prestwich, England and Whaley Bridge, England?
You can take a bus from Longfield Centre to Railway Station via Printworks, Piccadilly, Hazel Grove Park & Ride, and Rising Sun in around 2h 6m.
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- 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
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Whaley Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Piccadilly to Hazel Grove Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Rising Sun to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- High Peak
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- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- £45–60
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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More Questions & Answers
Prestwich to Whaley Bridge train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prestwich to Whaley Bridge is 21 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Prestwich to Whaley Bridge.
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