How to travel from Preston to Coventry

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Compare train and bus for Preston to Coventry

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Coventry among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. 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 train costs an average of €15, and a bus costs an average of €25.

Distance: 106 miles (171 km)

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€17

Average price

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€27

Average price

3h 8m

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2h 38m

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30m

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5h 23m

Average total duration

4h 53m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Avanti West Coast

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from Preston to Coventry

How to get from Preston to Coventry by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Preston to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
09:35PM5h25
Preston
03:00AMCoventry
$401One-way
0 transfers

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National Express
09:35PM5h25
Preston
03:00AMCoventry
$401One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
09:35PM5h25
Preston
03:00AMCoventry
$401One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Preston to Coventry

Travel to Coventry easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Coventry.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Preston and Coventry including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Coventry is a train with an average price of $19 (€15).

This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Coventry:

A train is $13 (€10) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Coventry costing on average $32 (€25).

The fastest way to travel from Preston to Coventry is by train with an average journey time of 2h 21m.

Other travel options to Coventry take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 20m.

The distance from Preston to Coventry is approximately 106 miles (171 km).
The average frequency per day from Preston to Coventry is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Coventry as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Coventry:
  • Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Coventry, University of Warwick (Interchange Stop).
  • Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Preston to Coventry, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Coventry by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Coventry by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Preston to Coventry:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
Omio customers who travel from Preston to Coventry often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Euston (EUS), Birmingham, Birmingham New Street (BHM), Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Coventry and these popular destinations at a great price.

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