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 £18 - £35 and takes 8h 8m.

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 3h 12m and costs £35 - £60.

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 Manchester Central Coach Station, Milton Keynes Coachway and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Preston to Rushden?

The distance between Preston and Rushden is 279 miles. The road distance is 159.3 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 which takes 4h 46m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m 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 National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Train or bus from Preston to Rushden?

The best way to get from Preston to Rushden is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £80 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Preston to Rushden bus arrive?

Preston to Rushden bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Can I drive from Preston to Rushden?

Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Rushden is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Preston to Rushden.

Where can I stay near Rushden?

There are 877+ hotels available in Rushden.

Preston to Rushden - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Wellingboroughtrain London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
4h 46m
£84–171
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 / ...
8h 8m
£19–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 541 / ...
7h 42m
£36–92
Drive 158.4 mi
1. Drive from Preston to Rushdencar 158.4 mi
3h 12m
£39–56
Train, bus
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 / ...
5h 15m
£57–103

Preston to Rushden by train, foot, and bus

10Weekly Services

4h 46mAverage Duration

£84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Preston to Rushden.

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Distance: 277.8 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Preston to Adnitt Road via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Wellingborough, and Rail Station Forecourt in around 4h 46m. 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 42m.

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