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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 train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $4, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration 2h 19m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Preston:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Preston costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
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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.
- 11:15 PM3h10Leeds2:25 AMPreston$281One-way0 transfers
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- 11:15 PM3h10Leeds2:25 AMPreston$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:15 PM3h10Leeds2:25 AMPreston$281One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Preston:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Preston costing on average $23 (€18).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 19m.
- Around 8 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, first_transpennine_express to go to Preston by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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