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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 zł93 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. 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 zł93, while a train costs an average of zł144.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł144 Average price | zł93 Average price Cheapest | zł81 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m 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 |
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 bus is zł11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Preston costing on average zł88.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 49m.
Tickets start at around zł88 compared to roughly zł81 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł-6.97. The journey takes 1h 42m 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
G890065:57 PM1h44Leeds station (LDS)7:41 PMPreston station (PRE)zł451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- G890065:57 PM1h44Leeds station (LDS)7:41 PMPreston station (PRE)zł451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- G890024:57 PM1h43Leeds station (LDS)6:40 PMPreston station (PRE)zł531One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G889912:57 PM1h44Leeds station (LDS)4:41 PMPreston station (PRE)zł451One-way0 transfers
- G889861:57 PM1h44Leeds station (LDS)3:41 PMPreston station (PRE)zł451One-way0 transfers
- G889973:57 PM1h46Leeds station (LDS)5:43 PMPreston station (PRE)zł531One-way0 transfers
NX170 · NX18111:25 PM3h00Leeds, Coach Station2:25 AMPreston, Bus Stationzł881One-way1 transfer- NX172 · NX4242:20 AM4h50Leeds, Coach Station7:10 AMPreston, Bus Stationzł1111One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Preston:
A bus is zł51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Preston costing on average zł144.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express to go to Preston by train.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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