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Compare train and bus for Preston to Leicester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Leicester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a train costs an average of €47.
Distance: 101 miles (164 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€81 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Leicester 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 Leicester:
A bus is $42 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Leicester costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Leicester take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 30m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Leicester 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 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Leicester station (LEI).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Leicester by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, East Midlands Trains, CrossCountry to go to Leicester by train.
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