There are 7 ways to get from Timperley to Preston by tram, train, bus, rideshare, 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- Take the tram from Navigation Road to Deansgate-CastlefieldPurple Line / ...
- Take the train from Deansgate to PrestonManchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 27m£10–29Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Timperley to Preston37.1 mi
1h£3Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Navigation Road to ShudehillGreen Line
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus StationUk030
2h 21m£8–24Line 11 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bloomsbury Lane to Gatley Rail Station11 / ...
- Take the train from Gatley to PrestonManchester Airport - Barrow-in-Furness / ...
2h 47mLine 101 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Wythenshawe Hospital to Charlotte Street101
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stn181 / ...
3h 1mDrive 37 mi
- Drive from Timperley to Preston37 mi
42 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Timperley to Preston37 mi
42 min£85–110
Timperley to Preston by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Timperley to Preston is to rideshare which costs £3 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Timperley to Preston is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Timperley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bloomsbury Lane and arriving at Coach Stn via Wythenshawe Hospital and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Timperley to Preston. However, there are services departing from Navigation Road and arriving at Preston via Deansgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.
The distance between Timperley and Preston is 37 miles. The road distance is 37.2 miles.
The best way to get from Timperley to Preston without a car is to tram and train which takes 1h 27m and costs £9 - £29.
It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Timperley to Preston, including transfers.
Timperley to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Wythenshawe Hospital station.
Timperley to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Navigation Road station.
Timperley to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Charlotte Street station.
What companies run services between Timperley, England and Preston, England?
You can take a bus from Bloomsbury Lane to Coach Stn via Wythenshawe Hospital, Charlotte Street, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 3h 1m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- tfgm.com
Tram from Navigation Road to Deansgate-Castlefield
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://tfgm.com/ways-to-travel/tram
Tram from Navigation Road to Shudehill
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Deansgate to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Gatley to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Bloomsbury Lane to Gatley Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from Wythenshawe Hospital to Charlotte Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Coach Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Timperley to Preston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Station Cars
- Phone
- +44 161 928 6666
Altrincham Cars & Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 8503 750
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More Questions & Answers
Timperley to Preston train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Deansgate-Castlefield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Timperley to Preston is 37 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Timperley to Preston.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Timperley and Preston. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.















