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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Alnwick is to bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Preston to Alnwick is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Preston and Alnwick?

No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Alnwick station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Haymarket Bus Station Stand Q and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Preston to Alnwick?

The distance between Preston and Alnwick is 189 miles. The road distance is 150.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Preston to Alnwick without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £24 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Preston to Alnwick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Preston to Alnwick bus from?

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

Train or bus from Preston to Alnwick?

The best way to get from Preston to Alnwick is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £24 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Preston to Alnwick bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Alnwick?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Alnwick is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Preston to Alnwick.

Where can I stay near Alnwick?

There are 1766+ hotels available in Alnwick.

Preston to Alnwick - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Alnwick by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Alnmouth
4h 30m
£24–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUk030
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to John Dobson StreetUk073
7h 19m
£19–48
Drive 149.7 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Alnwick149.7 mi
2h 58m
£37–53
Train via York
1. Take the train from Preston to YorkBlackpool North - York / ...
2. Take the train from York to AlnmouthBirmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
5h 2m
£38–102

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Alnwick.

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Distance: 188.1 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Playhouse via Carlisle, Newcastle, Alnmouth, and Curly Lane in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, John Dobson Street, Haymarket Bus Station Stand Q, and Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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