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Compare train, bus, and flight for Preston to Amsterdam
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Preston to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of L 680 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of L 680, while a flight costs an average of L 2,267.
Distance: 329 miles (531 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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L 680 Average price Cheapest | L 2,267 Average price | L 816 Average price | L 595 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 43m Average total duration 19h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Preston to Amsterdam
Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Amsterdam, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Amsterdam:
A bus is L 136 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Amsterdam costing on average L 816.
A bus is L 1,587 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Amsterdam costing on average L 2,267.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Bus takes on average 19h 43m.
Tickets start at around L 680 compared to roughly L 595 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -L 85. The journey takes 19h 13m versus 9h 50m 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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How to get from Preston to Amsterdam by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Amsterdam is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:15 PM 21h35 Preston 10:50 AM Amsterdam L 412 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
1:15 PM 21h35 Preston 10:50 AM Amsterdam L 412 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:15 PM 21h35 Preston 10:50 AM Amsterdam L 412 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:15 PM 23h35 Preston 1:50 PM Amsterdam L 497 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Amsterdam:
A bus is L 136 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Amsterdam costing on average L 816.
A bus is L 1,587 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Amsterdam costing on average L 2,267.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Bus takes on average 19h 43m.
- Around 64 flights per day.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Amsterdam Centraal.
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Amsterdam, De Ruijterkade (Central Station).
- Travel with Eurostar, Avanti West Coast to go to Amsterdam by train.
- Travel with British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, easyJet, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, BA Cityflyer to go to Amsterdam by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Amsterdam by bus.
- 10 direct flights per day with KLM, easyJet.
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