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Compare train and bus for Preston to Oxford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Oxford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 152 miles (245 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$100 Average price | $47 Average price Cheapest |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration 5h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Preston to Oxford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Preston to Oxford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
2:15 PM11h05Preston1:20 AMOxford$301One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:15 PM11h05Preston1:20 AMOxford$301One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:15 AM7h05Preston10:20 AMOxford$491One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Preston to Oxford:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Preston to Oxford costing on average $48 (€39).
Other travel options to Oxford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Preston and Oxford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Preston, Bus Station and arrive in Oxford, Gloucester Green Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Preston station (PRE) and arrive in Oxford station (OXF).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry to go to Oxford by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Oxford by bus.
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