How to travel from Lancaster to Preston

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Compare train and bus 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 $11.

Distance: 21 miles (34 km)

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$10

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$14

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48m

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18m

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1h 13m

Average total duration

43m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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Transpennine Express

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lancaster to Preston is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Preston:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lancaster to Preston costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Lancaster to Preston is by train with an average journey time of 18m.

Other travel options to Preston take longer:

Bus takes on average 43m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lancaster and Preston including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lancaster to Preston among Omio's users.

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from Lancaster to Preston

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

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Lancaster to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Transpennine ExpressC73787
    10:22 AM0h18
    Lancaster station (LAN)
    10:40 AMPreston station (PRE)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Transpennine ExpressC73787
    10:22 AM0h18
    Lancaster station (LAN)
    10:40 AMPreston station (PRE)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW02948
    9:58 AM0h17
    Lancaster station (LAN)
    10:15 AMPreston station (PRE)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Transpennine ExpressC73804
    10:26 AM0h18
    Lancaster station (LAN)
    10:44 AMPreston station (PRE)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailL07193
    9:50 AM0h18
    Lancaster station (LAN)
    10:08 AMPreston station (PRE)
    $71One-way
    0 transfers
  • Transpennine ExpressL36723
    9:31 AM0h19
    Lancaster station (LAN)
    9:50 AMPreston station (PRE)
    $61One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX181
    2:45 AM0h35
    Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street)
    3:20 AMPreston, Bus Station
    $101One-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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lancaster and Preston including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lancaster to Preston is a train with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Lancaster to Preston:

A train is $3 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lancaster to Preston costing on average $14 (€11).

The fastest way to travel from Lancaster to Preston is by train with an average journey time of 18m.

Other travel options to Preston take longer:

Bus takes on average 43m.

The distance from Lancaster to Preston is approximately 21 miles (34 km).
The average frequency per day from Lancaster to Preston is:
  • Around 8 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lancaster to Preston:
  • 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.
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 Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast to go to Preston by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Preston by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lancaster to Preston:
  • 8 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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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