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Compare train, bus, and flight for Preston to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a flight costs an average of $85.
Distance: 190 miles (306 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$103 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $228 Average price | $138 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 London:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to London costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $188 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to London costing on average $228 (€188).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 48m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to London
How to get from Preston to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:20 AM6h35Preston8:55 AMLondon$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:20 AM6h35Preston8:55 AMLondon$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
2:15 PM6h10Preston8:25 PMLondon$341One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:20 AM7h00Preston10:20 AMLondon$411One-way0 transfers
- 9:35 PM7h45Preston5:20 AMLondon$521One-way0 transfers
- 10:35 PM7h45Preston6:20 AMLondon$531One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to London:
A bus is $63 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to London costing on average $103 (€85).
A bus is $188 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to London costing on average $228 (€188).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 48m.
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in London Euston (EUS).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper to go to London by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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