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      Preston to Manchester Bus or Train: Find Cheap Tickets

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      Preston to Manchester Route Overview

      Preston to Manchester bus is a popular way of travelling. For this specific route, two transport types are available: coach and train. We found up to 3 bus departures. The earliest bus departs from Preston at 03:15h, arriving at Manchester at 04:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 22:20h, arriving at 23:30h the same day. There are 2 train departures available on this route.
      Departure station and country PrestonUnited Kingdom
      Arrival station and country ManchesterUnited Kingdom
      Travel Distance 35 mi
      Average Trip Duration 02h 05min
      Total Departures 3
      Popular Operators National Express
      Lowest Price £10
      Transportation Options Coach, Train

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      Traveling by coach from Preston to Manchester

      The shortest travel distance between Preston and Manchester is 35 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 03:15 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 01:10h.

      Coach companies

      National Express is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

      Departure and arrival stations

      If you're wanting more detailed information about either Preston or Manchester, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
      Preston
      You can see information about the departure station and stops Preston here.
      Manchester
      You can see information about the arrival station and stops Manchester here.

      Cheapest ticket prices

      Adult ticket: £10 (One-Way) or £20 (Return).

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      Other ways of travelling between Preston and Manchester

      In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Manchester below.

      Preston to Manchester Bus Summary

      Route Overview Key Info
      Departure Station Preston
      Destination Station Manchester
      Daily Departures Over 3 bus departures
      Earliest Departures 03:15 AM
      Latest Departure 10:20 PM
      Travel Distance 35 mi
      Travel Time 02:05

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