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Compare train and bus for Preston to Wolverhampton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Wolverhampton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 5m. 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 $46, while a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 85 miles (137 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$47 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration 4h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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.
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Compare the available ways to get from Preston to Wolverhampton, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Wolverhampton:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Wolverhampton costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (1h 35m by train vs 2h 4m by car). Tickets start at around $47 compared to roughly $36 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 Wolverhampton
How to get from Preston to Wolverhampton by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Wolverhampton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
9:19 AM 1h22 Preston 10:41 AM Wolverhampton $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:19 AM 1h22 Preston 10:41 AM Wolverhampton $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:19 AM 1h22 Preston 10:41 AM Wolverhampton $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
8:19 AM 1h22 Preston 9:41 AM Wolverhampton $29 1 One-way 0 transfers9:18 PM 1h23 Preston 10:41 PM Wolverhampton $67 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Wolverhampton:
A bus is $2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Wolverhampton costing on average $47.
Other travel options to Wolverhampton take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 25m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton station (WVH).
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Wolverhampton, Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Wolverhampton by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Wolverhampton by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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