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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 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 2h 58m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, while a train costs an average of €45.
Distance: 106 miles (171 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest | €38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Coventry, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Coventry:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Coventry costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €38 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€7. The journey takes 2h 28m versus 2h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Preston to Coventry by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Coventry is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:20 AM 4h35 Preston 7:55 AM Coventry €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:20 AM 4h35 Preston 7:55 AM Coventry €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:20 AM 4h35 Preston 7:55 AM Coventry €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:35 PM 5h25 Preston 3:00 AM Coventry €42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Coventry:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Coventry costing on average €45.
Other travel options to Coventry take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 51m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Coventry station (COV).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Lumo, West Midlands Trains to go to Coventry by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Coventry by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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