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How to get fromPreston to Cheadleby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Cheadle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via bus station

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Stoke-on-Trenttrain train
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Prince George Streetbus bus 32X / ...
    2h 43m
    £19–45

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to bus stationbus bus 424
    3h 51m
    £16–23

  3. Train, line 103 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Crewe Arms Hotel to bus stationbus bus 103
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Cross Streetbus bus 32X / ...
    3h 10m

  4. Drive  74.2 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Cheadlecar car 74.2 mi
    1h 23m
    £19–27

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Longtontrain train
    3. Take the bus from bus station to Lid Lanebus bus Go2
    3h 22m

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Kidsgrovetrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Stoke-on-Trent
    4h 18m
    £22–41

Preston to Cheadle by train and bus

Calendar129Weekly Services
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 76.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Cheadle, Staffordshire, England?

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to bus station once daily. Tickets cost £12–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Preston to Cross Street via Manchester Piccadilly, Kidsgrove, Tesco Store, and bus station in around 4h 18m.

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