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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 0m. 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 €36, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€54 Average price | €46 Average price Cheapest |
3h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Nottingham to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Preston:
A train is $15 (€12) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Preston costing on average $46 (€36).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Preston as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), east_midlands_trains to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
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