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

By bus and train

To get from Preston to Heywood in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Bolton station. Next, take the 471 bus from Ash Street station to Pilsworth Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 471471
Walk to Heywood
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ash Street
    280 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Rochdale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pilsworth Road
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to Heywood
    Walk to
    Heywood
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, 524 and 163

To get from Preston to Heywood in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Bolton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 524 bus and finally take the 163 bus from Bury Interchange station to Pilsworth Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 524524
Bus - 163163
Walk to Heywood
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grosvenor Street
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 524524
    Wait for bus
    524
    Bury
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pilsworth Road
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Heywood
    Walk to
    Heywood
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Heywood

The distance between Preston, North West and Heywood, North West is approximately 29.5 mi, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Heywood 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 Heywood, North West

Heywood is located at Heywood, North West and the nearest public transport station is Seymour Street.

Bus stations close to Heywood:

  • Seymour Street
  • St James Street
  • Millbank Street

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via NORTHERN, 524 and 163

To get from Preston to Heywood in North West, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Bolton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 524 bus and finally take the 163 bus from Bury Interchange station to Pilsworth Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 524524
Bus - 163163
Walk to Heywood
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Grosvenor Street
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 524524
    Wait for bus
    524
    Bury
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bury Interchange
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 163163
    Wait for bus
    163
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pilsworth Road
    20 min
  • 10
    Walk to Heywood
    Walk to
    Heywood
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 471.

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

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 524, Bus line 163.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Heywood 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 bus line till Manchester Airport station near Heywood in North West

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Heywood in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 38 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Manchester Airport stop, which is closest to Heywood in North West.

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