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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Preston to Amsterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £106 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £106, while a flight costs an average of £354.
Distance: 531 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£106 Average Price Cheapest | £354 Average Price | £128 Average Price | £93 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 43m Average total duration 19h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Amsterdam:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Amsterdam costing on average £128.
A coach is £248 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Amsterdam costing on average £354.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Coach takes on average 19h 43m.
Tickets start at around £106 compared to roughly £93 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£13. The journey takes 19h 13m versus 9h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Amsterdam from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Preston to Amsterdam is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Amsterdam are Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague, Leiden and Eindhoven. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Amsterdam on Omio.
Rotterdam is a modern Dutch port city known for striking post-war architecture and a confident, creative feel. Landmarks such as the Erasmusbrug, Cube Houses and Markthal sit alongside a busy waterfront and lively cultural scene.
Utrecht is known for its canal wharves, medieval centre and the Dom Tower above a lively old city. Its large student population gives historic streets, cafés and museums an energetic but relaxed feel.
The Hague is known as the seat of the Dutch government and a centre of international law. Its elegant streets, notable museums and the beach at Scheveningen give the city a formal yet relaxed character.
Leiden is a compact canal city shaped by its historic university, museums and links to Rembrandt. Its gabled streets, courtyards and calm waters give it an academic, lived-in character.
Eindhoven is known for design, technology and its Philips past, giving it a modern, creative feel. Former industrial areas, contemporary architecture and a lively student scene shape the city’s character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Amsterdam:
A coach is £22 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Amsterdam costing on average £128.
A coach is £248 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Preston to Amsterdam costing on average £354.
Other travel options to Amsterdam take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 19m.
Coach takes on average 19h 43m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Amsterdam as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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