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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 13m. 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 $15, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$61 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest |
3h 43m Average total duration Fastest 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Preston:
A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Preston costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 4m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Preston as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, LNER, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Megabus to go to Preston by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express, Caledonian Sleeper.
- 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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