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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF 10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 13m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 10, while a train costs an average of CHF 14.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 14 Average price | CHF 10 Average price Cheapest | CHF 10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration 1h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Preston
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Preston, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Preston:
A bus is CHF 4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Preston costing on average CHF 14.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
You'll arrive about 17m sooner (43m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around CHF 14 compared to roughly CHF 10 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Preston
How to get from Manchester to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- G89564
9:08 AM 0h49 Deansgate (DGT) 9:57 AM Preston station (PRE) CHF 5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- G89564
9:08 AM 0h49 Deansgate (DGT) 9:57 AM Preston station (PRE) CHF 5 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
W852065:24 PM 0h35 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 5:59 PM Preston station (PRE) CHF 17 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W85170
9:24 AM 0h36 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 10:00 AM Preston station (PRE) CHF 8 1 One-way 0 transfers - W85168
8:24 AM 0h38 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 9:02 AM Preston station (PRE) CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers - G89560
8:38 AM 0h48 Deansgate (DGT) 9:26 AM Preston station (PRE) CHF 9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus4:10 PM 1h00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 5:10 PM Preston, Bus Station CHF 7 1 One-way 0 transfers- NX181
1:35 AM 0h50 Manchester, Coach Station 2:25 AM Preston, Bus Station CHF 11 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX424
6:10 AM 1h00 Manchester, Coach Station 7:10 AM Preston, Bus Station CHF 11 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Preston:
A bus is CHF 4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Preston costing on average CHF 14.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 32m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Preston as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Airport (MIA) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Preston by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express.
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