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

From Astley to Preston by bus and train

To get from Astley to Preston in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 35 bus from The Straits station to Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Bolton station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Train - NORTHERN
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Preston
Leaves from The Straits

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Straits
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Salford Central Rail Station (Stop Wv)
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Salford Central
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Wigan North Western
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Astley to Preston by bus and train via 35 and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Astley to Preston in North West, take the 35 bus from The Straits station to St Peter's Square (Stop Sf) station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Preston
Leaves from The Straits

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Straits
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sf)
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    540 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Astley to Preston

The distance between Astley, North West and Preston, North West is approximately 64.98 km, which can typically be travelled in 98 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Astley to Preston 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 Astley

Astley is located at Astley, North West and the nearest public transport station is Astley Hall Drive.

Bus stations close to Astley:

  • Astley Hall Drive
  • The Straits
  • Abbeycroft Close

Public transport stations close to Preston, North West

Preston is located at Preston, North West and the nearest public transport station is Boots (Stand E).

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Boots (Stand E)
  • Waterstones (Stand F)
  • Lava Ignite (Stand G)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Astley to Preston by bus and train via 35 and TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS

To get from Astley to Preston in North West, take the 35 bus from The Straits station to St Peter's Square (Stop Sf) station. Next, take the TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS train from Manchester Oxford Road station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min.

98min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 3535
Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
Walk to Preston
Leaves from The Straits

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Straits
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 3535
    Wait for bus
    35
    Piccadilly Gardens
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    St Peter's Square (Stop Sf)
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Oxford Road
    540 m • 7 min
  • 5
    Train - TRANSPENNINE EXPRESSTRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Wait for train
    TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS
    Glasgow Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 35, Bus line TRANSPENNINE EXPRESS.

  • Is there a direct bus between Astley and Preston in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 38 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Astley to Preston in North West?

    The 35 bus line goes from The Straits station near Astley to Piccadilly Gardens station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Piccadilly Gardens station near Preston in North West

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

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

  • Where do I get on the bus near Astley to get to Preston in North West?

    Get on the 35 bus from the The Straits stop near Astley in North West.

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

    Get off the bus at the Piccadilly Gardens station, which is closest to Preston in North West.