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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Leeds to Preston
Compare the available ways to get from Leeds to Preston, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Preston:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Preston costing on average $37 (€32).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€32) compared to roughly $21 (€18) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$16 (-€13). The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leeds to Preston
How to get from Leeds to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:20 PM 2h50 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop 5:10 PM Preston, Bus Station $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
2:20 PM 2h50 Leeds - Eastgate Victoria F Bus Stop 5:10 PM Preston, Bus Station $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G88965
9:59 AM 1h39 Leeds station (LDS) 11:38 AM Preston station (PRE) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- G88961
8:58 AM 1h40 Leeds station (LDS) 10:38 AM Preston station (PRE) $22 1 One-way 0 transfers 
G15894+G890458:45 AM 1h47 Leeds station (LDS) 10:32 AM Preston station (PRE) $62 1 One-way 1 transfer- G15893+G89047
9:45 AM 1h47 Leeds station (LDS) 11:32 AM Preston station (PRE) $62 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX170 · NX540 · RL152
5:45 PM 5h05 Leeds, Coach Station 10:50 PM Preston, Bus Station $23 1 One-way 2 transfers - NX170 · NX181
11:25 PM 3h00 Leeds, Coach Station 2:25 AM Preston, Bus Station $23 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX172 · NX424
2:20 AM 4h50 Leeds, Coach Station 7:10 AM Preston, Bus Station $23 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Preston:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Preston costing on average $37 (€32).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Preston as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Preston by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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