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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train
    3. Take the train from Leicester to Ketteringtrain train
    4h 24m
    £70–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 541 / ...
    7h 55m
    £33–57

  3. Drive  158.4 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Rushdencar car 158.4 mi
    3h 12m
    £39–57

  4. Train, line 50 bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Bletchley to Bedfordtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bedford station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus bus 50
    5h 6m
    £34–103

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Preston to Coventrytrain train
    2. Take the train from Coventry to Northamptontrain train
    3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus bus X47 / ...
    6h 3m
    £60–100

Preston to Rushden by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£33Cheapest Price
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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 55m.

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