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Compare train and bus for Accrington to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Accrington to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 2m Average total duration Fastest 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Accrington to Preston:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Accrington to Preston costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
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How to get from Accrington to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Accrington to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G889589:12 AM0h26Accrington station (ACR)9:38 AMPreston station (PRE)$151One-way0 transfers
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G889589:12 AM0h26Accrington station (ACR)9:38 AMPreston station (PRE)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G889589:12 AM0h26Accrington station (ACR)9:38 AMPreston station (PRE)$151One-way0 transfers
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G8896110:12 AM0h26Accrington station (ACR)10:38 AMPreston station (PRE)$151One-way0 transfers
C3280410:23 AM0h40Accrington station (ACR)11:03 AMPreston station (PRE)$151One-way0 transfers
C328009:23 AM0h40Accrington station (ACR)10:03 AMPreston station (PRE)$151One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Accrington to Preston:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Accrington to Preston costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Accrington and Preston as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Accrington station (ACR) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, The Blackburn Bus Company, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Preston by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire.
- 6 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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