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Compare train and bus for Preston to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 41m. 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 €2, and a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 27 miles (45 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€9 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price |
1h 11m Average total duration Fastest 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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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How to get from Preston to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Preston to Manchester
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Manchester:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Manchester costing on average $8 (€6).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 5m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Manchester 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 Manchester Airport (MIA).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast to go to Manchester by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus.
- 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
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