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Compare train for Guildford to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £241 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 49m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £241, while a train costs an average of £241.
Distance: 317 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£241 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 1h 4m sooner (3h 19m by train vs 4h 23m by car). Tickets start at around £241 compared to roughly £61 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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FAQs: Guildford to Preston
Travel to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Guildford to Preston.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Guildford and Preston as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Guildford station (GLD) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Coaches mostly depart from Guildford, Egerton Road and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway (GWR) to go to Preston by train.
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