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

By bus and train

To get from Bury to Preston in North West, take the 471 bus from Bury East Lancs Railway (Stop Ss) 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 24 min.

84min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 471471
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Bury East Lancs Railway (Stop Ss)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bury East Lancs Railway (Stop Ss)
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Bolton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Shiffnall Street
    28 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bolton
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By light rail and train

To get from Bury to Preston in North West, take the YELLOW LINE light rail from Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW 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)
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
    Wait for light rail
    YELLOW LINE
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    240 yd • 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 26.4 mi, which can typically be travelled in 84 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 Mill Gate Shopping Centre (Stop Jj).

Bus stations close to Bury:

  • Mill Gate Shopping Centre (Stop Jj)
  • Bury East Lancs Railway (Stop Ss)
  • Bury East Lancs Railway (Stop Tt)

Public transport stations close to Preston, North West

Preston is located at Preston, North West and the nearest public transport station is Corporation Street.

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Corporation Street
  • Corporation Street (Stand Cs3)
  • Ring Way (Stand R)

Related Routes

By light rail and train

To get from Bury to Preston in North West, take the YELLOW LINE light rail from Bury (Manchester Metrolink) station to Victoria (Manchester Metrolink) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Victoria station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 23 min.

83min
Walk to light rail station
Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW 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)
    380 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Light rail - YELLOW LINEYELLOW LINE
    Wait for light rail
    YELLOW LINE
    Piccadilly (Manchester Metrolink)
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Victoria (Manchester Metrolink)
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    200 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 84 minutes, using Bus line 471, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 83 minutes, using Bus line YELLOW 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 24 min.

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

    The 471 bus line goes from Bury East Lancs Railway (Stop Ss) station near Bury to Bolton station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Bolton 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 24 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 Ss) 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 station, which is closest to Preston in North West.

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