How to travel from Lancaster to Preston

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Compare bus and train for Lancaster to Preston

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lancaster to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €9.

Distance: 21 miles (34 km)

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€8

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€10

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48m

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18m

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30m

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1h 11m

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41m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Northern Rail (3)

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National Express

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from Lancaster to Preston

How to get from Lancaster to Preston by train, bus or flight.

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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.

National Express
01:40AM0h35
Lancaster
02:15AMPreston
$141One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
01:40AM0h35
Lancaster
02:15AMPreston
$141One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
01:40AM0h35
Lancaster
02:15AMPreston
$141One-way
0 transfers

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lancaster and Preston including taking a bus and 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:

A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lancaster to Preston costing on average $11 (€9).

The fastest way to travel from Lancaster to Preston is by train with an average journey time of 17m.

Other travel options to Preston take longer:

Bus takes on average 35m.

The distance from Lancaster to Preston is approximately 21 miles (34 km).
The average frequency per day from Lancaster to Preston is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lancaster and Preston as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lancaster to Preston:
  • Buses mostly depart from Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lancaster station (LAN) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lancaster to Preston, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast to go to Preston by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Preston by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lancaster to Preston with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Lancaster to Preston often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London Euston (EUS). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Preston and these popular destinations at a great price.

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