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

The cheapest way to get from Preston to Rushden is to bus via Birmingham which costs £19 - £60 and takes 7h 56m.

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 2h 50m and costs £40 - £60.

How far is it from Preston to Rushden?

The distance between Preston and Rushden is 174 miles. The road distance is 168.9 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 and bus which takes 4h 59m and costs £25 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Preston to Rushden bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Preston to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Rushden is 169 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Preston to Rushden.

Where can I stay near Rushden?

There are 836+ hotels available in Rushden.

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

Q: 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 Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

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

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Train, bus
best
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
£25–147
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Newhall Stbus
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Northampton Town Centrebus
3. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Laybybus X47 / ...
7h 56m
£19–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk030
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 540 / ...
6h 36m
£28–57
Drive 167.9 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Rushdencar 167.9 mi
2h 50m
£41–59

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Preston to Rushden.

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Distance: 173.2 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Rushden, Northamptonshire, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to (Rushden) Skinners Hill Layby via Shudehill Interchange, Chorlton Street Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway, and Bus Station in around 6h 36m.

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