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

From Bury to Preston by bus and train

To get from Bury to Preston in North West, take the 471 bus from Bury East Lancs Railway station to Shiffnall Street station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 27 min.

87min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 471471
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Bury East Lancs Railway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bury East Lancs Railway
    170 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Bolton Interchange
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shiffnall Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bolton
    270 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Bury to Preston by light rail and train

To get from Bury to Preston in North West, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Deansgate station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Windermere
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    38 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 Bury to Preston

The distance between Bury, North West and Preston, North West is approximately 42.45 km, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Bury 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 Bury

Bury is located at Bury, North West and the nearest public transport station is Bury Interchange.

Bus stations close to Bury:

  • Bury Interchange
  • Mill Gate Shopping Centre
  • Bury East Lancs Railway

Public transport stations close to Preston, North West

Preston is located at Preston, North West and the nearest public transport station is Ring Way.

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Ring Way
  • Railway Station
  • Corporation Street

Related Routes

From Bury to Preston by light rail and train

To get from Bury to Preston in North West, take the GREEN LINE light rail from Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station to Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Deansgate station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Bury (Manchester Metrolink)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Bury (Manchester Metrolink)
    350 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - GREEN LINEGREEN LINE
    Wait for light rail
    GREEN LINE
    Altrincham (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Deansgate-Castlefield (Manchester Metrolink)
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Deansgate
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Windermere
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    38 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 Bury to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 471, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 94 minutes, using Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

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

    The 471 bus line goes from Bury East Lancs Railway station near Bury to Bolton Interchange station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bolton Interchange station near Preston in North West

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

    The total travel time between Bury and Preston in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 471 bus from the Bury East Lancs Railway stop near Bury in North West.

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

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