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4.6Travel Information from Bristol to Preston
 Distance | 159 miles (257 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $21 - $62 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $21 (€19) • 6 h 50 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $62 (€56) • 3 h 15 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Avanti West Coast |
Take a train or bus to travel 159 miles (257 km) between Bristol and Preston. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus or Avanti West Coast among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Bristol to Preston.
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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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FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Preston
Travel to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Preston.
There are 2 ways to get from Bristol to Preston: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Preston is a bus with an average price of $21 (€19).
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Preston:
Taking a bus costs $41 (€37) less than taking a train, which costs on average $62 (€56) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Preston from Bristol is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 15 min.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes 6 h 50 min on average.
The distance from Bristol to Preston is approximately 159 miles (257 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Preston is:
- Around 3 buses per day.
- 6 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Preston from Bristol as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Bristol to Preston:
- Most travelers board their bus from Bristol, Bond Street (Cabot Circus) and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
The following travel companies offer services from Bristol to Preston:
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express or Megabus for buses to Preston. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Bristol to Preston tickets on Omio for $21 (€19).
- Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry or Cross Country can take you to Preston by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Bristol to Preston for $62 (€56).
Yes, there are direct services available from Bristol to Preston with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by bus with Megabus.
- Direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Preston as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Bristol to Preston.
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