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4.6Travel Information to Manchester from Preston
 Distance | 27 miles (44 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $5 - $8 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $5 (€5) • 32 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $5 (€5) • 32 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus or Northern Rail (3) |
Travel 27 miles (44 km) by bus or train from Preston to Manchester. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Megabus or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Preston to Manchester.
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How to get from Preston to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Preston to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Manchester.
There are 2 travel options from Preston to Manchester: bus or train.
The cheapest way to go to Manchester from Preston is by taking a train, which costs on average $5 (€5).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Preston to Manchester:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $8 (€7).
The fastest way to get to Manchester from Preston is by train with an average travel time of 32 min.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 45 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 27 miles (44 km) between Preston and Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Preston to Manchester is:
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Preston and Manchester as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Manchester:
- Buses most often depart from Preston at Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester at Manchester, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly leave from Preston and tend to arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
The following travel companies offer services from Preston to Manchester:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Preston to Manchester tickets on Omio for $8 (€7).
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express for trains to Manchester. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Preston to Manchester tickets on Omio for $5 (€5).
Yes, there are direct routes from Preston to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- You can find 4 direct buses per day to take to Manchester with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus.
- You can find 7 direct trains per day to take to Manchester with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express.
Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
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