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

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There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Alnwick by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouthtrain train
    3h 48m
    £62–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    7h 20m
    £32–74

  3. Drive 149.7 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Alnwickcar car 149.7 mi
    2h 59m
    £37–53

  4. Bus, line 591 bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 152
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Halifax Bus Stationbus bus 591
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    9h

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  • Distance: 188.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Alnwick, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Alnwick via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Alnmouth in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Retail Park via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 7h 20m.

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