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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 an average ticket price of €43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. 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 €43, while a train costs an average of €87.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€87 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 4m Average total duration 6h 34m 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 |
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 €55 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Preston costing on average €87.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 44m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €5. The journey takes 5h 14m versus 2h 36m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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.
NX183 · NX1818:05 PM6h20Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station2:25 AMPreston, Bus Station€291One-way1 transfer
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- NX183 · NX1818:05 PM6h20Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station2:25 AMPreston, Bus Station€291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- NX183 · NX1818:05 PM6h20Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station2:25 AMPreston, Bus Station€291One-way1 transfer
Other options
- NX777 · NX42411:45 PM7h25Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station7:10 AMPreston, Bus Station€381One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM8h35Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)5:10 PMPreston, Bus Station€461One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 AM8h55Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station5:10 PMPreston, Bus Station€461One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Preston:
A bus is €44 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Preston costing on average €87.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 4m.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains 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 National Express, FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Lumo, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Preston by train.
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