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Compare train and bus for Preston to Lancaster
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Lancaster among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €3, and a bus costs an average of €9.
Distance: 21 miles (34 km)
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 12m Average total duration 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Preston to Lancaster is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Lancaster:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Lancaster costing on average $11 (€9).
Other travel options to Lancaster take longer:
Bus takes on average 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Lancaster 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 Lancaster station (LAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Lancaster, Bus Station (Damside Street).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Lancaster by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express to go to Lancaster by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express.
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