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How to get fromPreston to Rothburyby train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Preston to Rothbury by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Carlisle

    best
    1. Take the train from Preston to CarlisletrainLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to MetrocentretrainCarlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
    5h 26m
    £27–104

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk030
    2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to John Dobson StreetbusUk073
    6h 54m
    £19–51

  3. Drive 138.1 mi

    1. Drive from Preston to Rothburycar138.1 mi
    2h 43m
    £35–50

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Preston to LeedstrainBlackpool North - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to NewcastletrainLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
    5h 47m
    £31–129

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Preston to CarlisletrainLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to MorpethtrainCarlisle - Morpeth / ...
    5h 50m
    £59–123

  6. Train #3

    1. Take the train from Preston to LeedstrainBlackpool North - York / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to MorpethtrainPlymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    6h 16m
    £72–209

Preston to Rothbury by train and bus

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Preston, England and Rothbury, Northumberland, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Queen's Head via Carlisle, Metrocentre, Metrocentre Interchange, Eldon Square Bus Station, Haymarket Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Queen's Head via Shudehill Interchange, John Dobson Street, Haymarket Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 54m.

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