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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 $26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. 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 $26, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$99 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg 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 Oxford:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Oxford costing on average $99 (€80).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Oxford
How to get from Preston to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Oxford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W34271+G011788:17 AM3h23Preston station (PRE)11:40 AMOxford station (OXF)$611One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- W34271+G011788:17 AM3h23Preston station (PRE)11:40 AMOxford station (OXF)$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W34265+G011809:19 AM3h20Preston station (PRE)12:39 PMOxford station (OXF)$771One-way1 transfer
Other options
- W34207+W299257:18 AM3h20Preston station (PRE)10:38 AMOxford station (OXF)$771One-way1 transfer
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Tube from London Euston to London Marylebone+
L373385:33 AM4h55Preston station (PRE)10:28 AMOxford station (OXF)$881One-way2 transfers - G01013+
G898339:21 AM3h53Preston station (PRE)1:14 PMOxford station (OXF)$961One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Oxford:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Oxford costing on average $99 (€80).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Oxford 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 Oxford station (OXF).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Oxford by bus.
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