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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 bus costs an average of $22, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$124 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Leicester to Preston:
A bus is $77 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Preston costing on average $124 (€99).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Preston
How to get from Leicester to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:00 PM25h10Leicester5:10 PMPreston$231One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 4:00 PM25h10Leicester5:10 PMPreston$231One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- 8:15 PM6h10Leicester2:25 AMPreston$681One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 11:45 PM7h25Leicester7:10 AMPreston$681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Preston:
A bus is $77 (€61) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Preston costing on average $124 (€99).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Preston as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Preston by train.
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