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Compare bus, train, and flight for Preston to Southampton
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Preston to Southampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, 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 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, while a flight costs an average of €201.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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€55 Average price Cheapest | €147 Average price | €201 Average price | €85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 6m Average total duration 9h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 1m Average total duration 4h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Southampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Southampton:
A bus is €93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Southampton costing on average €147.
A bus is €146 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Southampton costing on average €201.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €31. The journey takes 9h 36m versus 4h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Preston to Southampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:35 PM 12h45 Preston 11:20 AM Southampton €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:35 PM 12h45 Preston 11:20 AM Southampton €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:55 AM 12h15 Preston 7:10 PM Southampton €63 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Southampton:
A bus is €93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Southampton costing on average €147.
A bus is €146 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Southampton costing on average €201.
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 1m.
Bus takes on average 10h 6m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Southampton as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Southampton Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Southampton, Coach Station.
- Travel with Loganair to go to Southampton by flight.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Lumo to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Loganair.
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