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

From Preston to Ramsbottom by bus and train

To get from Preston to Ramsbottom in Ramsbottom, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Accrington station. Next, take the X41 bus from Accrington station to Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min.

99min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X41X41
Walk to Ramsbottom
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    York
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Accrington
    27 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Accrington
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - X41X41
    Wait for bus
    X41
    Manchester City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E)
    39 min
  • 7
    Walk to Ramsbottom
    Walk to
    Ramsbottom
    Railway Street
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Preston to Ramsbottom by bus and train via NORTHERN, 471 and 474

To get from Preston to Ramsbottom in Ramsbottom, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Bolton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 471 bus and finally take the 474 bus from Bury East Lancs Railway (Stop Ss) station to Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 471471
Bus - 474474
Walk to Ramsbottom
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ash Street
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Rochdale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bury East Lancs Railway (Stop Tt)
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bury East Lancs Railway (Stop Ss)
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 474474
    Wait for bus
    474
    Ramsbottom
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E)
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ramsbottom
    Walk to
    Ramsbottom
    Railway Street
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Ramsbottom

The distance between Preston, Ramsbottom and Ramsbottom, Ramsbottom is approximately 45.15 km, which can typically be travelled in 99 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Ramsbottom by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ramsbottom – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Preston

Preston is located at Preston, Ramsbottom 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)

Public transport stations close to Ramsbottom, Ramsbottom

Ramsbottom is located at Railway Street, Ramsbottom and the nearest public transport station is Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E).

Bus stations close to Ramsbottom:

  • Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E)
  • South Street
  • Kenyon Street

Alternative route from Preston to Ramsbottom by bus and train via NORTHERN, 471 and 474

To get from Preston to Ramsbottom in Ramsbottom, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Bolton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 471 bus and finally take the 474 bus from Bury East Lancs Railway (Stop Ss) station to Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 471471
Bus - 474474
Walk to Ramsbottom
Leaves from Preston

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Preston
    220 m • 3 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    33 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ash Street
    260 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Rochdale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bury East Lancs Railway (Stop Tt)
    29 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bury East Lancs Railway (Stop Ss)
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 474474
    Wait for bus
    474
    Ramsbottom
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ramsbottom East Lancs Railway (Stop E)
    25 min
  • 10
    Walk to Ramsbottom
    Walk to
    Ramsbottom
    Railway Street
    80 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 99 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line X41.

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

    The alternative route takes 107 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 471, Bus line 474.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Ramsbottom?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 39 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Ramsbottom?

    The NORTHERN train line goes from Preston station near Preston in North West to York station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till York station near Ramsbottom in Ramsbottom.

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

    The total travel time between Preston in North West and Ramsbottom in Ramsbottom by train and bus is about 1 hr 39 min.

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

    Get on the NORTHERN train from the Preston station near Preston in North West.

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

    Get off the train at the York stop, which is closest to Ramsbottom in Ramsbottom.

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