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Compare train and bus 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 €18. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €42.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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€91 Average price | €37 Average price Cheapest |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Preston:
A bus is $31 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Preston costing on average $53 (€42).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- 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 train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Preston by bus.
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