What is the cheapest way to get from Preston to Rushden?

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Rushden is to bus which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Rushden?

The fastest way to get from Preston to Rushden is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Rushden?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Preston Bus Station and arriving at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Lake and Northampton Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Preston and Rushden?

No, there is no direct train from Preston to Rushden. However, there are services departing from Preston and arriving at Wellingborough via Crewe, Nuneaton, Leicester and Kettering. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Preston to Rushden?

The distance between Preston and Rushden is 170 miles. The road distance is 159.3 miles.

How do I travel from Preston to Rushden without a car?

The best way to get from Preston to Rushden without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Preston to Rushden?

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Preston to Rushden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Rushden bus from?

Preston to Rushden bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Preston Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Preston to Rushden train from?

Preston to Rushden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.

Train or bus from Preston to Rushden?

The best way to get from Preston to Rushden is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £55 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Preston to Rushden bus arrive?

Preston to Rushden bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Preston to Rushden train arrive?

Preston to Rushden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.

Can I drive from Preston to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Rushden is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Preston to Rushden.

How do I get a train ticket from Preston to Rushden?

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Preston to Rushden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 50 bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain
4h 22m
£57–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Preston Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Northamptonbus
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
7h 14m
£21–32
Drive 158.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Rushdencar 158.4 mi
3h 12m
£39–57
Train, line 50 bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedfordtrain
3. Take the bus from Bedford station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus 50
5h 5m
£35–113
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Preston to Coventrytrain
2. Take the train from Coventry to Northamptontrain
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
5h 16m
£59–102

Preston to Rushden by bus

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Rushden, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Rushden via Crewe, Nuneaton, Leicester, Kettering, and Wellingborough in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Lake, and Northampton Bus Interchange in around 7h 14m.

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