How to get to Bournemouth from Preston

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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 £34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, and a train costs an average of £107.

Distance: 343 km

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£125

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£52

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5h 38m

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10h 55m

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10h 25m

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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.

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There are 2 options to travel between Preston and Bournemouth including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Bournemouth is a coach with an average price of £34.

This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Bournemouth:

A coach is £73 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Bournemouth costing on average £107.

The fastest way to travel from Preston to Bournemouth is by train with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Bournemouth take longer:

Coach takes on average 10h 25m.

The Preston to Bournemouth distance is approximately 343 km.
The average frequency per day from Preston to Bournemouth is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 3 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Bournemouth as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Bournemouth:
  • Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Bournemouth station (BMH).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Bournemouth, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Preston to Bournemouth, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast to go to Bournemouth by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bournemouth by coach.
Omio customers who travel from Preston to Bournemouth often also extend their vacation to go to London, Southampton, Edinburgh, Manchester, London Victoria (VIC). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bournemouth and these popular destinations at a great price.

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