What are the departure and arrival points in Blackpool and in Preston?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Blackpool to Preston: Most travelers board their bus from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station. Most travelers catch their train from Blackpool North and arrive in Preston.

Which travel companies can get me from Blackpool to Preston?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Blackpool to Preston: You can go to Preston from Blackpool by bus with Northern Rail. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $12 (€10) with Northern Rail from Blackpool to Preston on Omio. You can travel from Blackpool to Preston by train with Northern Rail. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $6 (€5) with Northern Rail from Blackpool to Preston.

Is there a direct service from Blackpool to Preston?

Yes, there are direct routes from Blackpool to Preston with the following travel companies: You can find 70 direct trains per day to Preston with Northern Rail or Avanti West Coast. Direct services to Preston tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

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from Blackpool to Preston

How to get from Blackpool to Preston by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Blackpool to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

06:45PM0h57

Blackpool Town Centre, Corporation Street C05

06:45PMUniversity, 53 Degrees

€41One-way

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Cheapest

06:45PM0h57

Blackpool Town Centre, Corporation Street C05

06:45PMUniversity, 53 Degrees

€41One-way

0 transfers

Fastest

05:35AM0h20

Blackpool North

05:35AMPreston

€681One-way

0 transfers

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06:25AM0h59

Blackpool Town Centre, Corporation Street C05

06:25AMUniversity, 53 Degrees

€41One-way

0 transfers

07:55AM1h04

Blackpool Town Centre, Corporation Street C05

07:55AMUniversity, 53 Degrees

€41One-way

0 transfers

09:25AM1h07

Blackpool Town Centre, Corporation Street C05

09:25AMUniversity, 53 Degrees

€41One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information between Blackpool and Preston

	Distance	14 miles (22 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus or train
	Ticket price range	$6 - $12
	Fastest mode	Train • $6 (€5) • 22 min
	Popular travel companies	Northern Rail or Northern Rail

Take a bus or train to travel 14 miles (22 km) between Blackpool and Preston. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Northern Rail or Northern Rail among others. Travelers can even take a direct train from Blackpool to Preston.

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Travel between Blackpool and Preston on Northern Rail (3) travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned travel operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 travel companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter travel across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern travel journeys to Preston from Blackpool. There is only one class option on Northern travel: Standard.

FAQs: Travel from Blackpool to Preston

FAQs: Travel to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Blackpool to Preston.

There are 2 travel options between Blackpool and Preston. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to travel to Preston from Blackpool is a train with an average price of $6 (€5).

This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Preston:

Taking a train costs $7 (€6) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $12 (€10).

The distance from Blackpool to Preston is approximately 14 miles (22 km).

The average frequency per day from Blackpool to Preston is:

Around 16 buses per day.
70 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Blackpool to Preston as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Blackpool to Preston:

Most travelers board their bus from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
Most travelers catch their train from Blackpool North and arrive in Preston.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Blackpool to Preston:

You can go to Preston from Blackpool by bus with Northern Rail. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $12 (€10) with Northern Rail from Blackpool to Preston on Omio.
You can travel from Blackpool to Preston by train with Northern Rail. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $6 (€5) with Northern Rail from Blackpool to Preston.

Yes, there are direct routes from Blackpool to Preston with the following travel companies:

You can find 70 direct trains per day to Preston with Northern Rail or Avanti West Coast.

Direct services to Preston tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Omio customers who travel from Blackpool to Preston often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester or Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Preston and these popular destinations at a great price.

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