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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, line 464 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Accringtontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 464
    2h 41m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181
    4h 19m
    £20–43

  3. Drive 98.2 mi

    1. Drive from Carlisle to Rawtenstallcar car 98.2 mi
    2h 1m
    £24–35

  4. Train

    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 55m
    £26–72

  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 9m

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Rawtenstall.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 113.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £17–40 and the journey takes 2h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Asda via Preston, Burnley Manchester Road, and Railway Station in around 2h 55m.

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