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 48 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 48 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 Timperley Road and arriving at Coach Stn via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

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 Ashton-under-Lyne and arriving at Preston via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Tameside to Preston?

The distance between Tameside and Preston is 37 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 tram and train which takes 1h 26m and costs £7 - £22.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m 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 Timperley Road station.

Where do I catch the Tameside to Preston train from?

Tameside to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Ashton-under-Lyne station.

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 Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Tameside to Preston?

Yes, the driving distance between Tameside to Preston is 40 miles. It takes approximately 48 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 2122+ hotels available in Preston.

Tameside to Preston - 5 ways to travel via train, tram, line 231 bus, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Tameside to Preston by tram, 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.

Tram, train
best
1. Take the tram from Ashton-under-Lyne to Piccadillytram Blue Line
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Preston / ...
1h 26m
£8–21
Line 231 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Timperley Road to Piccadilly Gardensbus 231
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stnbus 181 / ...
2h 43m
Drive 40 mi
1. Drive from Tameside to Prestoncar 40 mi
48 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tameside to Prestontaxi 40 mi
48 min
£90–120
Tram, train via Deansgate
1. Take the tram from Ashton-under-Lyne to Deansgate-Castlefieldtram Blue Line
2. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 42m
£8–22

Tameside to Preston by tram and train

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1h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 36.5 mi
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Timperley Road to Coach Stn via Piccadilly Gardens and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 2h 43m.

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