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Compare train and bus for Coventry to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 34m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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€36 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration 4h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Coventry to Preston by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Coventry 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 Coventry to Preston:
A train is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Coventry to Preston costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Preston as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Cross Country, West Midlands Trains to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Preston by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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