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

From Preston to Dolphinholme by bus and train

To get from Preston to Dolphinholme in North West, take the AVANTI WEST COAST train from Preston station to Lancaster station. Next, take the 40 bus from Common Garden Street (Stop B) station to Hampson Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - 4040
Walk to Dolphinholme
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Common Garden Street (Stop B)
    630 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 4040
    Wait for bus
    40
    Preston City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hampson Lane
    18 min
  • 7
    Walk to Dolphinholme
    Walk to
    Dolphinholme
    3.61 km • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to Dolphinholme by bus and train via AVANTI WEST COAST, 4 and 41

To get from Preston to Dolphinholme 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 Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Infirmary station to Hampson Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - 44
Bus - 4141
Walk to Dolphinholme
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Lancaster University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Infirmary
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Preston City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hampson Lane
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dolphinholme
    Walk to
    Dolphinholme
    3.61 km • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Dolphinholme

The distance between Preston, North West and Dolphinholme, North West is approximately 45.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 97 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Dolphinholme 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 (Stand C).

Bus stations close to Preston:

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

Public transport stations close to Dolphinholme, North West

Dolphinholme is located at Dolphinholme, North West and the nearest public transport station is St Marks Church.

Bus stations close to Dolphinholme:

  • St Marks Church
  • Post Office
  • Ce Primary School

Alternative route from Preston to Dolphinholme by bus and train via AVANTI WEST COAST, 4 and 41

To get from Preston to Dolphinholme 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 Lancaster station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 4 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Infirmary station to Hampson Lane station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Train - AVANTI WEST COAST
Bus - 44
Bus - 4141
Walk to Dolphinholme
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Preston
  • 2
    Train - AVANTI WEST COASTAVANTI WEST COAST
    Wait for train
    AVANTI WEST COAST
    Glasgow Central
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lancaster
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    10 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    Lancaster University
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Infirmary
    15 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Preston City Centre
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Hampson Lane
    26 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dolphinholme
    Walk to
    Dolphinholme
    3.61 km • 46 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 97 minutes, using Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line 40.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line AVANTI WEST COAST, Bus line 4, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Dolphinholme?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 37 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Dolphinholme?

    The AVANTI WEST COAST train line goes from Glasgow Central station near Preston in Preston to Lancaster station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lancaster station near Dolphinholme in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Preston to Dolphinholme by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Preston in Preston and Dolphinholme in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to Dolphinholme?

    Get on the AVANTI WEST COAST train from the Glasgow Central station near Preston in Preston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Preston and Dolphinholme?

    Get off the train at the Lancaster stop, which is closest to Dolphinholme in North West.

  • When is the last bus from Preston to Dolphinholme?

    The last bus from Preston in Preston to Dolphinholme in North West is the Morecambe - Preston line. It leaves the Bus Station (Stand B) stop at 23:00.

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