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Compare train and bus for Preston to Sheffield
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Sheffield among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of DKK 193 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. 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 DKK 193, while a train costs an average of DKK 274.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
DKK 274 Average price | DKK 193 Average price Cheapest | DKK 176 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Sheffield:
A bus is DKK 81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Sheffield costing on average DKK 274.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
You'll arrive about 14m sooner (1h 49m by train vs 2h 3m by car). Tickets start at around DKK 274 compared to roughly DKK 176 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Preston to Sheffield
How to get from Preston to Sheffield by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Sheffield is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 9:35 PM9h10Preston6:45 AMSheffieldDKK 1921One-way0 transfers
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- 9:35 PM9h10Preston6:45 AMSheffieldDKK 1921One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9:35 PM9h10Preston6:45 AMSheffieldDKK 1921One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:35 PM9h10Preston7:45 AMSheffieldDKK 1971One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Sheffield:
A bus is DKK 81 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Sheffield costing on average DKK 274.
Other travel options to Sheffield take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 39m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Sheffield as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Sheffield, Pond Street / Harmer Lane (Sheffield Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Sheffield station (SHF).
- Travel with National Express to go to Sheffield by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail to go to Sheffield by train.
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