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Compare train and bus for Southport to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southport to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 14 miles (23 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 14m Average total duration Fastest 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southport to Preston:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southport to Preston costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
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How to get from Southport to Preston by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southport to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:38 PM1h01Southport2:39 PMPreston$331One-way0 transfers
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- 1:38 PM1h01Southport2:39 PMPreston$331One-way0 transfers
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- 1:38 PM1h01Southport2:39 PMPreston$331One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southport to Preston:
A bus is $21 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southport to Preston costing on average $30 (€25).
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southport and Preston as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Southport station (SOP) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with Arriva UK, Huyton Travel, Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Preston by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire.
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