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4.6Travel Information between Lancaster and Preston
 Distance | 21 miles (34 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Bus or train |
 Ticket price range | $3 - $6 |
 Cheapest mode | Train • $3 (€3) • 17 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $3 (€3) • 17 min |
 Popular travel companies | National Express or Northern Rail (3) |
Travel 21 miles (34 km) by bus or train between Lancaster and Preston. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or Northern Rail (3) among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Lancaster to Preston.
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The best way to travel from Lancaster to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Preston.
There are 2 options to travel to Preston from Lancaster including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lancaster to Preston is a train with an average price of $3 (€3).
This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Preston:
Taking a train costs $3 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $6 (€5).
The fastest way to get to Preston from Lancaster is by train with an average travel time of 17 min.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Getting to Preston by bus takes 35 min on average.
The Lancaster to Preston distance is around 21 miles (34 km).
The average frequency per day from Lancaster to Preston is:
- Around 1 bus per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Lancaster to Preston as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lancaster to Preston:
- Most travelers board their bus from Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Most travelers board their train from Lancaster and arrive in Preston.
The following travel companies offer services from Lancaster to Preston:
- Travel with National Express to go to Preston by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Lancaster to Preston tickets on Omio for $10 (€9).
- Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express or Avanti West Coast can get you to Preston by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Northern Rail (3) from Lancaster to Preston for $3 (€3) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lancaster to Preston with the following travel companies:
- 1 direct bus per day with.
- 6 direct trains per day 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 between Lancaster and Preston.
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