How to travel from Preston to Liverpool

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Compare train and bus for Preston to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $21.

Distance: 26 miles (43 km)

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$12

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$22

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1h 24m

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2h 25m

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1h 55m

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from Preston to Liverpool

How to get from Preston to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Preston to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    10:35 PM3h50
    Preston
    2:25 AMLiverpool
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    10:35 PM3h50
    Preston
    2:25 AMLiverpool
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    10:35 PM3h50
    Preston
    2:25 AMLiverpool
    $211One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • National Express
    3:15 AM5h20
    Preston
    8:35 AMLiverpool
    $241One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Preston to Liverpool

Travel to Liverpool 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 Liverpool.

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There are 2 options to travel between Preston and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Preston to Liverpool is a train with an average price of $5 (€4).

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

A train is $16 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Preston to Liverpool costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Preston to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 49m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 50m.

The distance from Preston to Liverpool is approximately 26 miles (43 km).
The average frequency per day from Preston to Liverpool is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Preston to Liverpool:
  • Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
  • Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Preston to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire to go to Liverpool by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast to go to Liverpool by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Preston to Liverpool with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
Omio customers who travel from Preston to Liverpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, Belfast. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liverpool and these popular destinations at a great price.

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