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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 prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 $38, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 85 miles (138 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m 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 |
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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 $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Nottingham costing on average $69 (€57).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
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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.
9:47 AM2h43Preston12:30 PMNottingham$701One-way0 transfers
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9:47 AM2h43Preston12:30 PMNottingham$701One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:47 AM2h43Preston12:30 PMNottingham$701One-way0 transfers
Other options
7:17 AM2h43Preston10:00 AMNottingham$1101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Nottingham:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Nottingham costing on average $69 (€57).
Other travel options to Nottingham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 8 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Nottingham station (NOT).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Nottingham by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Nottingham by train.
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