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Compare train and bus for Preston to Leeds
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, while a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Preston to Leeds
Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Leeds, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Leeds:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Leeds costing on average €32.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€14. The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 27m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Leeds
How to get from Preston to Leeds by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Leeds is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- RL152 · NX540 · NX170
7:55 AM 6h45 Preston, Bus Station 2:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station €19 1 One-way 2 transfers
Cheapest
- RL152 · NX540 · NX170
7:55 AM 6h45 Preston, Bus Station 2:40 PM Leeds, Coach Station €19 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
G889638:44 AM 1h43 Preston station (PRE) 10:27 AM Leeds station (LDS) €22 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- W84896 · C24590
8:50 AM 2h20 Preston station (PRE) 11:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer - W84896 · C24590
8:50 AM 2h20 Preston station (PRE) 11:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) €26 1 One-way 1 transfer 
W34271+G15896+P285058:17 AM 1h53 Preston station (PRE) 10:10 AM Leeds station (LDS) €51 1 One-way 2 transfers
- NX181 · NX170
3:20 AM 3h45 Preston, Bus Station 7:05 AM Leeds, Coach Station €19 1 One-way 1 transfer - NX424 · NX170
10:35 PM 6h40 Preston, Bus Station 5:15 AM Leeds, Coach Station €19 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Leeds:
A bus is €13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Leeds costing on average €32.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 11m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Leeds 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 Leeds station (LDS).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Leeds by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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