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Compare train for Bradford to Preston
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$23 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 38m Average total duration 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Preston:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Preston costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
Tickets start at around $23 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.91. The journey takes 2h 8m versus 1h 20m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Preston
How to get from Bradford to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:45 PM2h40Bradford1:25 AMPreston$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:45 PM2h40Bradford1:25 AMPreston$241One-way0 transfers
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- 10:45 PM2h40Bradford1:25 AMPreston$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Preston:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Preston costing on average $36.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 38m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Preston as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with National Express to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Preston by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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