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Compare train and bus for Blackpool to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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€4 Average price Cheapest | €8 Average price |
56m Average total duration Fastest 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Preston:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackpool to Preston costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and Preston as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with National Express, Coastliner Buses Ltd, Blackpool Transport, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Preston by bus.
- 18 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire.
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