How to get from Blackpool to Preston by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
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.
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:
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:
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Yes, there are direct routes from Blackpool to Preston with the following travel companies:
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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