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

From Rawtenstall to Preston by bus and train

To get from Rawtenstall to Preston in North West, take the X43 bus from Rawtenstall station to Railway Station (Stop A) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Burnley Manchester Road station to Preston station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min.

77min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X43X43
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Rawtenstall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rawtenstall
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Burnley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Railway Station (Stop A)
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Rawtenstall to Preston by bus and train via 464 and NORTHERN

To get from Rawtenstall to Preston in North West, take the 464 bus from Rawtenstall 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 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 464464
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Rawtenstall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rawtenstall
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 464464
    Wait for bus
    464
    Accrington
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Accrington
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to Preston
    Walk to
    Preston
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Rawtenstall to Preston

The distance between Rawtenstall, North West and Preston, North West is approximately 30.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rawtenstall 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 Rawtenstall

Rawtenstall is located at Saint Mary's Way, North West and the nearest public transport station is Rawtenstall.

Bus stations close to Rawtenstall:

  • Rawtenstall
  • Asda (Stand Q)
  • Asda

Public transport stations close to Preston, North West

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

Train stations close to Preston:

  • Preston

Bus stations close to Preston:

  • Railway Station (Stand C)
  • Corporation Street
  • Corporation Street (Stand Cs3)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Rawtenstall to Preston by bus and train via 464 and NORTHERN

To get from Rawtenstall to Preston in North West, take the 464 bus from Rawtenstall 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 15 min.

75min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 464464
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Preston
Leaves from Rawtenstall

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rawtenstall
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 464464
    Wait for bus
    464
    Accrington
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    King Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Accrington
    170 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Blackpool North
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    26 min
  • 7
    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 Rawtenstall to Preston?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Bus line X43, Bus line NORTHERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 75 minutes, using Bus line 464, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rawtenstall and Preston?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rawtenstall to Preston?

    The X43 bus line goes from Rawtenstall station near Rawtenstall in Rawtenstall to Burnley station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Burnley station near Preston in North West.

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

    The total travel time between Rawtenstall in Rawtenstall and Preston in North West by bus and train is about 1 hr 17 min.

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

    Get on the X43 bus from the Rawtenstall stop near Rawtenstall in Rawtenstall.

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

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

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