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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 train, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. 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 train costs an average of $18, while a bus costs an average of $24.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 35m Average total duration 2h 5m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Leeds:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Leeds costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
Tickets start at around $18 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $3. The journey takes 1h 43m 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 · NX1709:35 AM5h55Preston, Bus Station3:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station$231One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- RL152 · NX540 · NX1709:35 AM5h55Preston, Bus Station3:30 PMLeeds, Coach Station$231One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- G889679:44 AM1h43Preston station (PRE)11:27 AMLeeds station (LDS)$361One-way0 transfers
Other options
W84897 · C244978:49 AM2h51Preston station (PRE)11:40 AMLeeds station (LDS)$301One-way1 transfer- G889638:44 AM1h43Preston station (PRE)10:27 AMLeeds station (LDS)$361One-way0 transfers
- W84898+C32646+G159949:50 AM1h59Preston station (PRE)11:49 AMLeeds station (LDS)$601One-way2 transfers
- NX181 · NX1703:20 AM3h00Preston, Bus Station6:20 AMLeeds, Coach Station$231One-way1 transfer
- RL152 · NX540 · NX1706:15 AM5h55Preston, Bus Station12:10 PMLeeds, Coach Station$281One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Leeds:
A train is $6 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Leeds costing on average $24.
Other travel options to Leeds take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 35m.
- 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 National Express to go to Leeds by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Leeds by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Trains Limited.
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