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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 kr463 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 41m. 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 kr463, while a train costs an average of kr1077.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
kr1077 Average price | kr463 Average price Cheapest | kr773 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m 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 kr400 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Preston costing on average kr734.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 22m.
The journey is about 1h 13m faster (3h 21m by train vs 4h 34m by car) and roughly kr39 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (kr734 vs kr773). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you 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 PMPrestonkr3531One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 8:55 AM8h15Bristol5:10 PMPrestonkr3531One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:55 AM8h15Bristol5:10 PMPrestonkr3531One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:20 PM9h50Bristol7:10 AMPrestonkr4211One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Preston:
A bus is kr614 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Preston costing on average kr1077.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 8m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales to go to Preston by train.
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