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Compare train and coach for Hamilton to Preston
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Hamilton to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £28, and a coach costs an average of £30.
Distance: 238 km
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4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Preston from Hamilton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Hamilton to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Hamilton to Preston
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamilton to Preston:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Hamilton to Preston costing on average £30.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamilton and Preston as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chatelherault (CTE) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Coaches mostly depart from Hamilton, Bus Station (Interchange) and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Preston by coach.
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