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Compare train and bus for Preston to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €62.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€92 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Oxford by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Preston to Oxford
Travel to Oxford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Preston to Oxford.
You can get from Preston to Oxford 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Oxford from Preston is by taking a bus, which costs on average $29 (€26).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Preston to Oxford:
A bus is $24 (€22) less than a train with an average ticket price of $53 (€48) from Preston to Oxford.
The fastest way to get to Oxford from Preston is by train with an average travel time of 3 h 17 min.
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Getting to Oxford by bus takes 4 h 50 min on average.
The Preston to Oxford distance is around 151 miles (244 km).
The average frequency per day from Preston to Oxford is:
- 3 buses per day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Preston to Oxford as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Oxford:
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Parkway Park and Ride (Stop A).
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Preston to Oxford:
- You can go to Oxford from Preston by bus with Megabus or National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $29 (€26) with Megabus from Preston to Oxford on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Preston and Oxford with CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast, and you can find CrossCountry Preston to Oxford tickets for $53 (€48) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Preston to Oxford with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by bus with.
- You can travel directly by train with.
Direct services to Oxford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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