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How to get fromAlnwick to Prestonby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Alnwick to Preston by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alnmouth to Newcastletrain train
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Prestontrain train
    3h 40m
    £60–149

  2. Drive 148.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alnwick to Prestoncar car 148.1 mi
    3h 2m
    £37–53

  3. Bus, line 508 bus, line 591 bus, line 152 bus

    1. Take the bus from Retail Park to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 591
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Halifax Bus Stationbus bus 508
    3. Take the bus from Halifax Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 591
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus bus 152
    8h 42m

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  • Distance: 188.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from Alnwick to Preston via Alnmouth, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retail Park to Arrival Stand via Leeds City Bus Station, Halifax Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 8h 42m.

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