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How to get from Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington by bus and train?

From Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington by bus and train

To get from Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington in North West, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the M6 bus from Thornton Hill station to Nelson station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the 125 bus from Railway Station station to Grimeford Road station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M6M6
Train - NORTHERN
Bus - 125125
Walk to Rivington
Leaves from Thornton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thornton Hill
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M6M6
    Wait for bus
    M6
    Burnley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nelson
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nelson
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bamber Bridge
    53 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Railway Station
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Bolton
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Grimeford Road
    50 min
  • 10
    Walk to Rivington
    Walk to
    Rivington
    1.5 mi • 31 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington by bus and train via M6, NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the M6 bus from Thornton Hill station to Nelson station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Adlington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M6M6
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Rivington
Leaves from Thornton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thornton Hill
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M6M6
    Wait for bus
    M6
    Burnley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nelson
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nelson
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    65 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Adlington
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rivington
    Walk to
    Rivington
    2.26 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington

The distance between Thornton (Lancs), North West and Rivington, North West is approximately 46.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington 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 Thornton (Lancs)

Thornton (Lancs) is located at Thornton (Lancs), North West and the nearest public transport station is Thornton Hill.

Bus stations close to Thornton (Lancs):

  • Thornton Hill
  • Sycamore Court
  • Thornton Post Office

Public transport stations close to Rivington, North West

Rivington is located at Rivington, North West and the nearest public transport station is Village Hall.

Bus stations close to Rivington:

  • Village Hall

Alternative route from Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington by bus and train via M6, NORTHERN and NORTHERN

To get from Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington in North West, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the M6 bus from Thornton Hill station to Nelson station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Preston station to Adlington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Walk to bus station
Bus - M6M6
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Walk to Rivington
Leaves from Thornton Hill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Thornton Hill
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - M6M6
    Wait for bus
    M6
    Burnley
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nelson
    44 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Nelson
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Preston
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Preston
    65 min
  • 7
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Manchester Airport
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Adlington
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rivington
    Walk to
    Rivington
    2.26 mi • 47 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line M6, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line 125.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington?

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line M6, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Thornton (Lancs) and Rivington in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington in North West?

    The M6 bus line goes from Thornton Hill station near Thornton (Lancs) to Burnley station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Burnley station near Rivington in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Thornton (Lancs) to Rivington in North West by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Thornton (Lancs) and Rivington in North West by bus and train is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Thornton (Lancs) to get to Rivington in North West?

    Get on the M6 bus from the Thornton Hill stop near Thornton (Lancs) in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Thornton (Lancs) and Rivington in North West?

    Get off the bus at the Burnley stop, which is closest to Rivington in North West.

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