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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 $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 42m. 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 $45, while a flight costs an average of $881.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$113 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $881 Average price | $81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Preston
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Preston, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Preston:
A bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Preston costing on average $113 (€95).
A bus is $837 (€702) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Preston costing on average $881 (€739).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
You'll arrive about 1h 22m sooner (3h 12m by train vs 4h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $113 (€95) compared to roughly $81 (€68) 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.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM 6h10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 5:10 PM Preston, Bus Station $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
11:00 AM 6h10 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 5:10 PM Preston, Bus Station $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
G01064+W339359:33 AM 3h17 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 12:50 PM Preston station (PRE) $186 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G01069+C01372
11:33 AM 3h19 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 2:52 PM Preston station (PRE) $133 1 One-way 1 transfer 
G38949+W34286+
C488219:28 AM 4h23 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 1:51 PM Preston station (PRE) $133 1 One-way 2 transfers- G38967+W33935+G15526 · G14933
8:08 AM 4h42 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 12:50 PM Preston station (PRE) $133 1 One-way 3 transfers
- NX104 · NX181
4:30 PM 9h55 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 2:25 AM Preston, Bus Station $35 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA7820 · BA782712:25 PM 7h05 Bristol Airport 7:30 PM Manchester Airport $1,083 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Preston:
A bus is $69 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Preston costing on average $113 (€95).
A bus is $837 (€702) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Preston costing on average $881 (€739).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Bus takes on average 6h 3m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 1 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- 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 British Airways to go to Preston by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, CrossCountry to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
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