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

The cheapest way to get from Tameside to Preston is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 47 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tameside to Preston is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct train between Tameside and Preston?

No, there is no direct train from Tameside to Preston. However, there are services departing from Stalybridge and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 19m.

How far is it from Tameside to Preston?

The distance between Tameside and Preston is 39 miles. The road distance is 40.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tameside to Preston without a car is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £8 - £27.

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

It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Tameside to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tameside to Preston train from?

Tameside to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Stalybridge station.

Train or bus from Tameside to Preston?

The best way to get from Tameside to Preston is to train which takes 1h 19m and costs £8 - £27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £28 and takes 1h 58m.

Where does the Tameside to Preston train arrive?

Tameside to Preston train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Tameside to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Tameside to Preston is 40 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Tameside to Preston.

How do I get a train ticket from Tameside to Preston?

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Where can I stay near Preston?

There are 2139+ hotels available in Preston.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Stalybridge to Manchester PiccadillyYork - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 19m
£9–27
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk030
1h 58m
£8–28
Drive 40 mi
1. Drive from Tameside to Preston40 mi
47 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tameside to Preston40 mi
47 min
£90–120

Tameside to Preston by train

213Weekly Trains

1h 19mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Tameside to Preston.

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 1h 19m

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

You can take a train from Stalybridge to Preston via Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 19m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £5–19 and the journey takes 1h.

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