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 bus between Tameside and Preston?

No, there is no direct bus from Tameside to Preston. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange and arriving at Coach Stn via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

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 20m.

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 20m and costs £11 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Tameside to Preston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tameside to Preston bus from?

Tameside to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange station.

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 20m and costs £11 - £26. Alternatively, you can line 219 bus and bus, which costs and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Tameside to Preston bus arrive?

Tameside to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

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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Tameside to Preston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 219 bus, bus, and car

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

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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 20m
£11–26
Drive 40 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Tameside to Preston40 mi
47 min
£10–15
Line 219 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange to Piccadilly Gardens219 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stn181 / ...
2h 34m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tameside to Preston40 mi
47 min
£90–120

Tameside to Preston by train

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Distance: 38.4 mi
Duration: 1h 20m

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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ashton-under-Lyne Interchange to Coach Stn via Piccadilly Gardens and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 2h 34m.

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