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 £29 - £60 and takes 7h 38m.

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 Bus Station and arriving at (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

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 24m.

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 24m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 National Express, depart from 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 24m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 7h 38m.

Where does the Preston to Rushden bus arrive?

Preston to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach 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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Where can I stay near Rushden?

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Preston to Rushden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Preston to Rushden by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 24m
£70–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
7h 38m
£30–56
Drive 158.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Rushdencar 158.4 mi
3h 12m
£40–57
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from Farringdon to Bedfordtrain
6h 31m
£112–315
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
4h 39m
£35–105
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 / ...
4h 59m
£57–95
Train, line 50 bus via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Barwick Housebus 50 / ...
6h 33m
£74–115

Preston to Rushden by bus

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Distance: 168.6 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 7h 38m.

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