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 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Manchester Piccadilly station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the CROSSCOUNTRY train and finally take the 38 bus from Bus Station station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - CROSSCOUNTRY
Bus - 3838
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 - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - CROSSCOUNTRYCROSSCOUNTRY
    Wait for train
    CROSSCOUNTRY
    Bournemouth
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Macclesfield
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bus Station
    270 m • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 3838
    Wait for bus
    38
    Crewe Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    250 m • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to Congleton by bus and train via AVANTI WEST COAST, 103 and 318

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 103 bus and finally take the 318 bus from Town Hall station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to train station
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - 103103
Bus - 318318
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
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crewe Arms Hotel
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 103103
    Wait for bus
    103
    Hanley (City Cent)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Hall
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Congleton, Fairground Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    230 m • 3 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 92.88 km, which can typically be travelled in 140 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 Boots.

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Boots
  • Waterstones
  • Christ Church St

Public transport stations close to Congleton, North West

Congleton is located at Congleton, North West and the nearest public transport station is Bus Station.

Bus stations close to Congleton:

  • Bus Station
  • Market Street Alighting Only
  • Town Hall

Related Routes

Alternative route from Preston to Congleton by bus and train via AVANTI WEST COAST, 103 and 318

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 103 bus and finally take the 318 bus from Town Hall station to Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min.

149min
Walk to train station
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - 103103
Bus - 318318
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
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crewe Arms Hotel
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 103103
    Wait for bus
    103
    Hanley (City Cent)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Town Hall
    34 min
  • 7
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Congleton, Fairground Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bus Station
    31 min
  • 9
    Walk to Congleton
    Walk to
    Congleton
    230 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Train line NORTHERN, Train line CROSSCOUNTRY, Bus line 38.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Preston to Congleton?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Train line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line 103, Bus line 318.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

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

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Preston station near Preston to Manchester Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Manchester Airport 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 20 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN 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 Manchester Airport stop, which is closest to Congleton in North West.

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