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How to get from Manchester to Garstang by bus and train?

From Manchester to Garstang by bus and train

To get from Manchester to Garstang in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Chorley station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 125 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Preston station to Sainsbury's station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 125125
Bus - 4141
Walk to Garstang
Leaves from Manchester Victoria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Windermere
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chorley
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chorley
    160 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Sharoe Green
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston
    41 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Morecambe
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sainsbury's
    39 min
  • 9
    Walk to Garstang
    Walk to
    Garstang
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Manchester to Garstang by bus and train via NORTHERN, 75 and 41

To get from Manchester to Garstang in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Preston station to Sainsbury's station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 7575
Bus - 4141
Walk to Garstang
Leaves from Manchester Victoria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Windermere
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Preston City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Morecambe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sainsbury's
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Garstang
    Walk to
    Garstang
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Manchester to Garstang

The distance between Manchester, North West and Garstang, North West is approximately 70.52 km, which can typically be travelled in 127 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Manchester to Garstang 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 Manchester

Manchester is located at Manchester, North West and the nearest public transport station is Printworks (Stop Nk).

Bus stations close to Manchester:

  • Printworks (Stop Nk)
  • Victoria Rail Station (Stop Nu)
  • Shudehill Interchange

Public transport stations close to Garstang, North West

Garstang is located at Garstang, North West and the nearest public transport station is Council Offices.

Bus stations close to Garstang:

  • Council Offices
  • Church View Place
  • Sainsbury's

Alternative route from Manchester to Garstang by bus and train via NORTHERN, 75 and 41

To get from Manchester to Garstang in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Preston station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 bus and finally take the 41 bus from Preston station to Sainsbury's station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 7575
Bus - 4141
Walk to Garstang
Leaves from Manchester Victoria

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Windermere
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Preston City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Preston
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Preston
    200 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Morecambe
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sainsbury's
    39 min
  • 10
    Walk to Garstang
    Walk to
    Garstang
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Garstang?

    The fastest way takes 127 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 125, Bus line 41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Manchester to Garstang?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 75, Bus line 41.

  • Is there a direct train between Manchester and Garstang 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 7 min.

  • Which train line goes from Manchester to Garstang in North West?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Manchester Victoria station near Manchester to Windermere station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Windermere station near Garstang in North West

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

    The total travel time between Manchester and Garstang in North West by train and bus is about 2 hr 7 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Manchester to get to Garstang in North West?

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Manchester Victoria station near Manchester in North West.

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

    Get off the train at the Windermere stop, which is closest to Garstang in North West.