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

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There are 5 ways to get from Preston to Rothbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Morpeth

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisletrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    4h 4m
    £73–143

  2. Drive  136.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Preston to Rothburycar car 136.9 mi
    2h 47m
    £34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Retail Parkbus bus 591
    7h 10m
    £61–91

  4. Train

    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
    4h 17m
    £79–155

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Morpethtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 51m
    £95–161

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  • Distance: 182.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Rothbury via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Morpeth in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Rothbury via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, and Retail Park in around 7h 10m.

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