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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 an average ticket price of €35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. 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 €35, while a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Preston:
A bus is €27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Preston costing on average €62.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 49m.
Tickets start at around €35 compared to roughly €31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-4.26. The journey takes 5h 19m versus 2h 26m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Preston:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nottingham to Preston costing on average €41.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 6m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with Megabus, FlixBus to go to Preston by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country to go to Preston by train.
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