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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a bus costs an average of $22.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration 1h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Preston costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
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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$231One-way0 transfers
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10:45 PM2h40Bradford1:25 AMPreston$231One-way0 transfers
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10:45 PM2h40Bradford1:25 AMPreston$231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Preston:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Preston costing on average $23 (€19).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 59m.
- Around 7 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 and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Preston by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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