Cheap bus, train, carpooling from Preston to Manchester
How to get from Preston to Manchester?
Planning to travel to Preston from Manchester and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Preston to Manchester, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Preston and Manchester, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.
With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, FlixBus, National Express or MegaBus), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.
Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Preston to Manchester, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Preston Manchester trip.
For your trip from Preston to Manchester, you have several transportation options
Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Preston to Manchester, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.
If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Preston Manchester train is ideal and meets your expectations.
Carpooling from Preston to Manchester is perfect if you want to travel to Manchester in good company and reduce transportation costs. But there may be limited flexibility in terms of schedules and pickup points in either Preston or Manchester.
Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Preston to Manchester transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.
Preston Manchester Travel Information
Plan your trip from Preston to Manchester easily with Vivanoda
With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Preston and Manchester that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, FlixBus, National Express or MegaBus to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Preston and Manchester with peace of mind!
Comparison of the different ways to travel between Preston and Manchester
Where to start from in Preston? Where do I arrive in Manchester?
Preston Departure Bus Stations
Departure stations in Preston
Manchester arrival bus stations
Manchester Arrival Stations
Bus Preston Manchester
The frequency of departures to Preston from Manchester varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all bus departures to Manchester, please specify your departure date and start a search on Vivanoda.
Most buses between Preston and Manchester are new and offer on-board power outlets for charging devices, but this may vary depending on the carrier.
The average price of a bus ticket for the trip Preston-Manchester varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all Preston-Manchester bus prices on Vivanoda.
The duration of the bus trip between Preston and Manchester usually varies depending on the traffic conditions and possible stops along the way. Vivanoda will allow you to see in real time all the buses traveling to Manchester for your travel date.
Trains Preston Manchester
It is recommended to book your train ticket from Preston to Manchester at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.
Trains between Preston and Manchester are equipped with power outlets and free Wi-Fi for passengers. Power outlets are available in most cars, while the Wi-Fi connection may be unstable in some areas.
The average train journey time from Preston to Manchester depends on the type of train you take. Regional or intercity trains to Manchester are slower than high-speed trains. Compare the duration of all trips by running a price search on Vivanoda.
Train tickets from Preston to Manchester can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Carpool Preston Manchester
The duration of a carpool trip between Preston and Manchester also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated duration of each available carpool offer.
The average cost of a carpool ride from Preston to Manchester depends on several factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, as well as the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimation of the price and availability of a carpooling trip Preston-Manchester, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.
Carpooling is considered a greener option than other modes of transportation, as it reduces CO2 emissions by reducing the number of cars on the road. However, this depends on the number of people sharing the same vehicle and the fuel consumption of the vehicle.
On Vivanoda, our platform for comparing transportation modes between Preston and Manchester, you will have access to all available carpooling offers with price, estimated duration and pickup locations.
Carpooling platform Preston Manchester
Alternative routes by bus, train, carpooling from Manchester
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