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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €52.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€94 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest |
3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
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 Bristol 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 Bristol to Preston:
A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Preston costing on average $65 (€52).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 5 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus, National Express to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country to go to Preston by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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