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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €65.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€53 Average price Cheapest | €121 Average price |
8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Southampton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Southampton is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Southampton:
A bus is $55 (€44) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Southampton costing on average $94 (€75).
A bus is $61 (€49) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Southampton costing on average $100 (€79).
Other travel options to Southampton take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 21m.
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Southampton 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 Southampton, Coach Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Southampton Central (SOU).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Southampton by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express to go to Southampton by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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