How to get from Preston to Congleton by bus and train?

From Preston to Congleton by bus and train

To get from Preston to Congleton in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Preston station to Crewe station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY bus and finally take the NORTHERN bus from Kidsgrove station to Congleton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to train station
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
Bus - NORTHERNNORTHERN
Walk to Congleton
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    London Euston
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crewe
    42 min
  • 4
    Bus - WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAYWEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Wait for bus
    WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY
    Bus Replacement: Stafford
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kidsgrove
    31 min
  • 6
    Bus - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for bus
    NORTHERN
    Bus Replacement: Stockport
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congleton
    15 min
  • 8
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    1.27 km • 17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Congleton

The distance between Preston, North West and Congleton, North West is approximately 106.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Congleton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, North West and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station.

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Railway Station
  • Railway Station (Stand C)
  • Railway Station (Stand B)

Public transport stations close to Congleton, North West

Congleton is located at Congleton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Spragg Street.

Bus stations close to Congleton:

  • Spragg Street
  • Park Street
  • Mountbatten Way

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Congleton?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line WEST MIDLANDS RAILWAY, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Congleton in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Congleton in North West?

    The AVANTI WEST COAST train line goes from Preston station near Preston to London Euston station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till London Euston station near Congleton in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Congleton in North West by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Preston and Congleton in North West by train and bus is about 2 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to Congleton in North West?

    Get on the AVANTI WEST COAST train from the Preston station near Preston in North West.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Preston and Congleton in North West?

    Get off the train at the London Euston stop, which is closest to Congleton in North West.