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Compare train, coach and flight for Southampton to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 331 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£114 Average Price | £46 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Preston from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Southampton to Preston is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Preston:
A coach is £33 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Preston costing on average £59.
A coach is £51 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Preston costing on average £77.
Other travel options to Preston take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 35m.
Coach takes on average 10h 25m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Preston as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Preston station (PRE).
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Preston by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Preston by coach.
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