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How to get fromCarlisle to Rawtenstallby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Rawtenstall by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Burnley Manchester Roadtrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2h 53m
    £25–65

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chorlton Street Coach Station to Bus stationbus bus X43
    4h 15m
    £22–34

  3. Drive  98.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Rawtenstallcar car 98.2 mi
    2h 1m
    £25–36

  4. Train, line 481 bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 481
    3h 5m
    £22–59

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Skiptontrain train Carlisle - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Outside Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus M6
    4h 22m
    £35–58

Carlisle to Rawtenstall by train and bus

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 118.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Rawtenstall, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Asda via Preston, Burnley Manchester Road, and Railway Station in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus station via Manchester Central Coach Station and Chorlton Street Coach Station in around 4h 15m.

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