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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$115 Average price | $34 Average price Cheapest | $230 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Preston:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Preston costing on average $115 (€94).
A bus is $196 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Preston costing on average $230 (€187).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Preston
How to get from London to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX540 · NX1818:00 PM6h25London, Victoria Coach Station2:25 AMPreston, Bus Station$351One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX540 · NX1818:00 PM6h25London, Victoria Coach Station2:25 AMPreston, Bus Station$351One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- BA13788:10 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:05 PMManchester Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W337597:28 PM2h27London Euston (EUS)9:55 PMPreston station (PRE)$581One-way0 transfers
Y147716:10 AM2h57London Euston (EUS)9:07 AMPreston station (PRE)$641One-way0 transfers- W337175:30 PM2h09London Euston (EUS)7:39 PMPreston station (PRE)$671One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:10 AM6h00London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:10 PMPreston, Bus Station$481One-way0 transfers- FlixBus10:30 AM6h40London, Victoria Coach Station5:10 PMPreston, Bus Station$481One-way0 transfers
- NX42411:30 PM7h40London, Victoria Coach Station7:10 AMPreston, Bus Station$541One-way0 transfers
- BA13809:45 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:40 PMManchester Airport$1571One-way0 transfers
- BA13608:50 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:50 AMManchester Airport$2081One-way0 transfers
- BA13704:15 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport5:20 PMManchester Airport$2631One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Preston:
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Preston costing on average $115 (€94).
A bus is $196 (€160) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Preston costing on average $230 (€187).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Preston as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Preston by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, West Midlands Trains to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
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