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

From Preston to Rawtenstall by bus and train

To get from Preston to Rawtenstall in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Burnley Manchester Road station. Next, take the X43 bus from Railway Station (Stop B) station to Asda station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 18 min.

78min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - X43X43
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
    Burnley Manchester Road
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station (Stop B)
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Manchester City Centre
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Asda
    Ride to bus station
    Asda
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

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

To get from Preston to Rawtenstall in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Accrington station. Next, take the 464 bus from Accrington station to Rawtenstall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 464464
Walk to Rawtenstall
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
    Colne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Accrington
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Accrington
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 464464
    Wait for bus
    464
    Rochdale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rawtenstall
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rawtenstall
    Walk to
    Rawtenstall
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Preston to Rawtenstall

The distance between Preston, North West and Rawtenstall, North West is approximately 48.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 78 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Preston to Rawtenstall 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 Preston

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)

Public transport stations close to Rawtenstall, North West

Rawtenstall is located at Rawtenstall, North West and the nearest public transport station is Cricket Ground.

Bus stations close to Rawtenstall:

  • Cricket Ground
  • Asda (Stand Q)
  • Hargreaves Drive

Related Routes

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

To get from Preston to Rawtenstall in North West, take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Accrington station. Next, take the 464 bus from Accrington station to Rawtenstall station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 37 min.

97min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 464464
Walk to Rawtenstall
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
    Colne
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Accrington
    38 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Accrington
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 464464
    Wait for bus
    464
    Rochdale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rawtenstall
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rawtenstall
    Walk to
    Rawtenstall
    340 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 78 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line X43.

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

    The alternative route takes 97 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 464.

  • Is there a direct train between Preston and Rawtenstall in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from Preston to Rawtenstall in North West?

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

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

    The total travel time between Preston and Rawtenstall in North West by train and bus is about 1 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Preston to get to Rawtenstall in North West?

    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 Rawtenstall in North West?

    Get off the train at the York stop, which is closest to Rawtenstall in North West.

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