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Compare train and bus for Preston to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 24m. 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 train costs an average of $4, and a train costs an average of $4.
Distance: 39 miles (63 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 54m Average total duration Fastest 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Preston to Bradford:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Bradford costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Bradford
How to get from Preston to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Bradford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:42 AM1h20Preston11:02 AMBradford$371One-way0 transfers
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- 9:42 AM1h20Preston11:02 AMBradford$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:42 AM1h20Preston11:02 AMBradford$371One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:46 AM1h21Preston12:07 PMBradford$371One-way0 transfers
- 12:42 PM1h21Preston2:03 PMBradford$371One-way0 transfers
- 1:42 PM1h21Preston3:03 PMBradford$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Bradford:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Bradford costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Bradford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Bradford by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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