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Compare train for Rotherham to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rotherham to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 97 km
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£49 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 1m Average total duration 16h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Travel optionsfrom Rotherham to Preston
How to get to Preston from Rotherham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Rotherham to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:582h33Rotherham10:31Preston£301One-way2 changes
Cheapest
7:582h33Rotherham10:31Preston£301One-way2 changes
Fastest
8:462h11Rotherham10:57Preston£581One-way2 changes
Other options
12:582h33Rotherham15:31Preston£301One-way2 changes
8:582h34Rotherham11:32Preston£301One-way2 changes
6:582h35Rotherham9:33Preston£301One-way2 changes
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FAQs: Rotherham to Preston
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This is compared to other travel options from Rotherham to Preston:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rotherham to Preston costing on average £22.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 20m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rotherham and Preston as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Rotherham Central (RMC) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Coaches mostly depart from Sheffield, Meadowhall Interchange and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Preston by coach.
- Travel with Northern Rail to go to Preston by train.
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