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Compare train and bus for Preston to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €54.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€92 Average price | €45 Average price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 50m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Preston to Cardiff by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Cardiff is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX181 · NX111Cheapest
NX181 · NX111Fastest
W01980+L64720Other options
Y25083+L64716Y25313+L64718L02357+L64722
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Cardiff:
A bus is $42 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Cardiff costing on average $68 (€54).
Other travel options to Cardiff take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Cardiff as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Cardiff, Sophia Gardens.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Cardiff Central (CDF).
- Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Cardiff by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Cardiff by bus.
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