How to get from Manchester to Preston by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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27 miles (44 km) | |
Bus | |
Bus • $14 (€13) • 1 h 20 min | |
Megabus |
Travel 27 miles (44 km) by bus to Preston from Manchester. Megabus is the main travel company operating this route. Travelers can even take a direct from Manchester to Preston.
You can travel by bus for as low as $3 (€3). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
You can travel to Preston from Manchester by bus.
The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Preston is by bus with an average journey time of 1 h 20 min.
Preston is approximately 27 miles (44 km) away from Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Preston is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester to Preston as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Preston:
The following travel company offer services from Manchester to Preston:
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