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Compare train and bus for Stafford to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stafford to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 56m. 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 $37, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 70 miles (114 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Stafford to Preston
Compare the available ways to get from Stafford to Preston, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Preston:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Preston costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (1h 26m by train vs 1h 34m by car). Tickets start at around $59 compared to roughly $29 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Stafford to Preston:
A bus is $23 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stafford to Preston costing on average $59.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 35m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stafford and Preston as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Stafford station (STA) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Buses mostly depart from Penkridge, Crown Bridge and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern Rail to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Preston by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with Avanti West Coast.
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