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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 an average ticket price of kr56 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of kr56, while a train costs an average of kr56.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
kr56 Average price Cheapest | kr44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration Fastest 31m 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 kr25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Accrington to Preston costing on average kr56.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (31m by train vs 37m by car). Tickets start at around kr56 compared to roughly kr44 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Accrington to Preston
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)kr951One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G889589:12 AM0h26Accrington station (ACR)9:38 AMPreston station (PRE)kr951One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G889589:12 AM0h26Accrington station (ACR)9:38 AMPreston station (PRE)kr951One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G8896110:12 AM0h26Accrington station (ACR)10:38 AMPreston station (PRE)kr951One-way0 transfers
- C3280410:23 AM0h40Accrington station (ACR)11:03 AMPreston station (PRE)kr951One-way0 transfers
- C328009:23 AM0h40Accrington station (ACR)10:03 AMPreston station (PRE)kr951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Accrington to Preston:
A bus is kr25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Accrington to Preston costing on average kr56.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 45m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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.
- 5 direct buses per day with Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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