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How to get from Ramsbottom to Preston by bus and train?

From Ramsbottom to Preston by bus and train

To get from Ramsbottom to Preston in North West, take the X41 bus from Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway station to King Street station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Accrington station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 34 min.

94min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X41X41
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Accrington
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King Street
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Accrington
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ramsbottom to Preston by bus and train via 474, 481 and NORTHERN

To get from Ramsbottom to Preston in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 474 bus from Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E) station to Park Wood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 481 bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Blackburn station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 474474
Bus - 481481
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E)
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 474474
    Wait for bus
    474
    Ramsbottom
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Wood
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Wood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 481481
    Wait for bus
    481
    Blackburn Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Interchange (Stand 5)
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ramsbottom to Preston

The distance between Ramsbottom, North West and Preston, North West is approximately 27.79 mi, which can typically be travelled in 94 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ramsbottom to Preston by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ramsbottom

Ramsbottom is located at Railway Street, North West and the nearest public transport station is Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway.

Bus stations close to Ramsbottom:

  • Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway
  • Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E)
  • St Paul's Church (Stop D)

Public transport stations close to Preston, North West

Preston is located at Preston, North West and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station.

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Railway Station
  • Railway Station (Stand C)
  • Railway Station (Stand B)

Alternative route from Ramsbottom to Preston by bus and train via 474, 481 and NORTHERN

To get from Ramsbottom to Preston in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 474 bus from Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E) station to Park Wood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 481 bus and finally take the NORTHERN train from Blackburn station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 474474
Bus - 481481
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E)
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 474474
    Wait for bus
    474
    Ramsbottom
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Wood
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park Wood
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 481481
    Wait for bus
    481
    Blackburn Town Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Interchange (Stand 5)
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blackburn
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ramsbottom to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 94 minutes, using Bus line X41, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ramsbottom to Preston?

    The alternative route takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 474, Bus line 481, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ramsbottom and Preston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ramsbottom to Preston?

    The X41 bus line goes from Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway station near Ramsbottom in Ramsbottom to Accrington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Accrington station near Preston in North West.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ramsbottom to Preston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Ramsbottom in Ramsbottom and Preston in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ramsbottom to get to Preston?

    Get on the X41 bus from the Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway stop near Ramsbottom in Ramsbottom.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ramsbottom and Preston?

    Get off the bus at the Accrington station, which is closest to Preston in North West.

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