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How to travel from London to Preston

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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 €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 14m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €59.

Distance: 190 miles (306 km)

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Bus
Flight

€94

Average price

€35

Average price

Cheapest

€189

Average price

2h 59m

Average total duration

2h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 56m

Average total duration

6h 26m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 14m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

0.9 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

Megabus

Most popular bus company

British Airways

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Preston

How to get from London to Preston by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from London to Preston is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM6h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:10PMPreston, Bus Station
$371One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:30AM6h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
05:10PMPreston, Bus Station
$371One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1360
07:45AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
08:50AMManchester Airport
$1501One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02428
10:30AM2h09
London Euston (EUS)
12:39PMPreston station (PRE)
$1291One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02430
09:30AM2h09
London Euston (EUS)
11:39AMPreston station (PRE)
$1291One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastL02373
09:40AM3h10
London Euston (EUS)
12:50PMPreston station (PRE)
$1291One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:10AM6h00
London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
05:10PMPreston, Bus Station
$371One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX540 · NX181
08:00PM6h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:25AMPreston, Bus Station
$391One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX424
11:30PM7h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:10AMPreston, Bus Station
$491One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1378
05:20PM1h10
London Heathrow Airport
06:30PMManchester Airport
$1511One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1366
10:50AM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
11:55AMManchester Airport
$2091One-way
0 transfers
British AirwaysBA1368
01:15PM1h05
London Heathrow Airport
02:20PMManchester Airport
$2361One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Preston

Travel to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Preston.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Preston including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Preston is a bus with an average price of $27 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Preston:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Preston costing on average $52 (€41).

A bus is $49 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Preston costing on average $75 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from London to Preston is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Preston take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 8m.

Bus takes on average 5h 25m.

The distance from London to Preston is approximately 190 miles (306 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Preston is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Preston:
  • Trains mostly depart from London Euston (EUS) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
  • Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Preston, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways, easyJet to go to Preston by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Preston by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Preston with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
Omio customers who travel from London to Preston often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London Euston (EUS), Liverpool. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Preston and these popular destinations at a great price.
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