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Compare train and coach for Preston to Bournemouth
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Bournemouth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £33, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 343 km
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£98 Average Price | £47 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 10h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Bournemouth from Preston by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Preston to Bournemouth is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Preston to Bournemouth
Travel to Bournemouth 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 Preston to Bournemouth.
There are 2 options to travel to Bournemouth from Preston including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Bournemouth from Preston is by taking a coach, which costs on average £35.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Preston to Bournemouth:
Taking a coach costs £49 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £84.
The quickest way to travel to Bournemouth from Preston is by train, which takes on average 5 h 1 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes 10 h 25 min on average.
The Preston to Bournemouth distance is approximately 213 miles.
The average frequency per day from Preston to Bournemouth is:
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Bournemouth from Preston as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Preston to Bournemouth:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Preston to Bournemouth:
- You can take a coach from Preston to Bournemouth with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for £35 with National Express from Preston to Bournemouth.
- You can go to Bournemouth from Preston by train with CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast. You'll see cheap train tickets for £84 with CrossCountry from Preston to Bournemouth on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Preston to Bournemouth with the following travel companies:
- Direct services by coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bournemouth as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Preston to Bournemouth.
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