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Compare train and bus for Bristol to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF40 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF40, while a train costs an average of CHF64.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF64 Average price | CHF40 Average price Cheapest | CHF67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bristol to Preston:
A bus is CHF54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Preston costing on average CHF94.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
You'll arrive about 1h 23m sooner (3h 11m by train vs 4h 34m by car). Tickets start at around CHF94 compared to roughly CHF67 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Preston
How to get from Bristol to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 8:55 AM8h15Bristol5:10 PMPrestonCHF311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:55 AM8h15Bristol5:10 PMPrestonCHF311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:55 AM8h15Bristol5:10 PMPrestonCHF311One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:20 PM9h50Bristol7:10 AMPrestonCHF371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Preston:
A bus is CHF65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Preston costing on average CHF94.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Preston as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Preston by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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