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Compare coach and train for Ripon to Preston
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ripon to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £30.
Distance: 88 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£30 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 15m Average total duration 5h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Ripon to Preston
Trains from Ripon to Preston run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 08:44, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 88 km distance in 2h 57m.
Distance 88 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 57m |
First train 8:44 |
Last train 21:15 |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
FAQs: Ripon to Preston train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ripon to Preston by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Ripon and Preston
- 5:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday
- 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24 hours, located adjacent to the station with access from Butler Street
- Rise
- The Olive Tree Brasserie
- Turtle Bay
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- £0.30
- Holiday Inn Express Preston - South
- Delta Hotels Preston
- Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for long-distance services
- Hall 2: platforms 4-6 for regional and local services
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Northern, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express services
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