How to get from Manchester to Preston

There are 2 ways to travel from Manchester to Preston including taking a coach or train.

The cheapest way from Manchester to Preston is by taking a train. You can find average ticket prices around £6 compared to other travel options to Preston:

A train journey is usually £3 less than a journey to Preston by coach, which costs on average £9 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Preston from Manchester is by train, which takes on average 35 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 50 min   of travel time.

Preston is approximately 27 miles (44 km) away from Manchester.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Preston is:

• 51 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Preston from Manchester as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Manchester to Preston:

• Most travellers catch their coach from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
• Most travellers take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Preston.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Preston:

• You can take a coach from Manchester to Preston with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for £9 with National Express from Manchester to Preston.
• You can travel between Manchester and Preston by train with Northern Rail. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £6 with Northern Rail from Manchester to Preston.

Yes, there are direct services available between Manchester and Preston with the following travel operators:

• You'll find direct coaches per day with National Express or Megabus.
• You'll find 51 direct trains per day with.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Preston as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Manchester and Preston.

Before travelling from Manchester to Preston, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket is £9 one way on average for this journey.
• The price of a train ticket is £6 one way on average for this journey.

But we recommend booking Manchester to Preston tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.