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Compare train and coach for Sunderland to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sunderland to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 153 km
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3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Preston from Sunderland by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Sunderland to Preston is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Sunderland to Preston
Travel to Preston 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 Sunderland to Preston.
You can get between Sunderland and Preston 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Sunderland to Preston is a coach with an average price of £24.
This is compared to other travel options from Sunderland to Preston:
Taking a coach costs £40 less than taking a train, which costs on average £64 for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Sunderland to Preston is by train, which takes on average 3 h 27 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 7 h 15 min of travel time.
The distance from Sunderland to Preston is approximately 95 miles.
The average frequency per day from Sunderland to Preston is:
- Around 2 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sunderland and 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 Sunderland to Preston:
The following travel companies offer services from Sunderland to Preston:
- Travel with National Express to go to Preston by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Sunderland to Preston tickets on Omio for £24.
- Travel with Northern Rail (3) for trains to Preston. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Sunderland to Preston tickets on Omio for £64.
Yes, there are direct routes from Sunderland to Preston with the following travel companies:
- You'll find direct coaches with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Preston tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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