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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 an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $13, while a bus costs an average of $13.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$13 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Lancaster to Preston
Compare the available ways to get from Lancaster to Preston, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Preston:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lancaster to Preston costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Lancaster to Preston
How to get from Lancaster to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lancaster to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G898828:48 AM 0h18 Lancaster station (LAN) 9:06 AM Preston station (PRE) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G89882
8:48 AM 0h18 Lancaster station (LAN) 9:06 AM Preston station (PRE) $12 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- W34028
9:40 AM 0h17 Lancaster station (LAN) 9:57 AM Preston station (PRE) $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W34181
8:41 AM 0h17 Lancaster station (LAN) 8:58 AM Preston station (PRE) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers - W34265
8:59 AM 0h17 Lancaster station (LAN) 9:16 AM Preston station (PRE) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers 
W848999:29 AM 0h18 Lancaster station (LAN) 9:47 AM Preston station (PRE) $15 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX181
2:45 AM 0h35 Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) 3:20 AM Preston, Bus Station $13 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Preston:
A train is $1 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lancaster to Preston costing on average $13.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 11 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Lancaster station (LAN) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street) and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Preston by bus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express.
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