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Compare bus and train for Preston to Nottingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Nottingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. 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 $43, while a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 Nottingham:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Nottingham costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
Tickets start at around $67 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-27.60. The journey takes 2h 31m versus 2h 26m 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 Nottingham
How to get from Preston to Nottingham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Nottingham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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W848786:47 AM2h43Preston station (PRE)9:30 AMNottingham station (NOT)$631One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- C04344+W848786:47 AM2h43Preston station (PRE)9:30 AMNottingham station (NOT)$631One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- C04347+W848937:48 AM2h42Preston station (PRE)10:30 AMNottingham station (NOT)$711One-way1 transfer
Other options
W34207+C213037:18 AM2h59Preston station (PRE)10:17 AMNottingham station (NOT)$1121One-way1 transfer- W34004_W34251+C213046:00 AM3h17Preston station (PRE)9:17 AMNottingham station (NOT)$1121One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Nottingham:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Nottingham costing on average $67.
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Nottingham as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Travel with CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway to go to Nottingham by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Nottingham by bus.
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