What is the best way to travel from Blackpool to Preston?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Preston from Blackpool. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Preston from Blackpool?
You can reach Preston with just £3 by taking a Train from Northern, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Northern0h 24m020:37BlackpoolNorth Station21:01PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from North Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 20:37:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 21:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 24m
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Northern0h 24m023:11BlackpoolNorth Station23:35PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from North Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 23:11:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 24m
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Northern0h 39m009:16BlackpoolSouth Station09:55PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from South Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 09:16:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 39m
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Avanti West Coast0h 27m018:22BlackpoolNorth Station18:49PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from North Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 18:22:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 18:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 27m
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What are the fastest trips from Blackpool to Preston?
You can get to Preston from Blackpool in just 0h 24m with a Train from Northern. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Northern0h 24m020:37BlackpoolNorth Station21:01PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from North Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 20:37:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 21:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 24m
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Northern0h 24m023:11BlackpoolNorth Station23:35PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from North Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 23:11:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 23:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 24m
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Avanti West Coast0h 27m018:22BlackpoolNorth Station18:49PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from North Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 18:22:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 18:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 27m
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Northern0h 39m009:16BlackpoolSouth Station09:55PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from South Station, Blackpool (United Kingdom) at 14/12/2025 09:16:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/12/2025 09:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £3 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 39m
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Bus from Blackpool to Preston
What are the most popular stations in Blackpool and Preston?
In Blackpool, you will usually depart from North Station, South Station or Layton Station, while in Preston you will be arriving at Central Station, Wyre Street Bus Stop or Coach Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Preston from Blackpool? With 4 connections between 2 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Blackpool and Preston, you can pay as low as £3 with a Train from Northern.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Northern: you will get to Preston in just 0h 24m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Blackpool and Preston are Northern and Avanti West Coast, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Blackpool and Preston is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Poulton-le-Fylde or to Bamber Bridge, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Blackpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Blackpool to Preston?
The most popular companies between Blackpool and Preston, are Northern and Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: Northern and Avanti West Coast
All you need to know when you travel from Blackpool to Preston
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Blackpool to Preston. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Blackpool to Preston
How can I reach Preston from Blackpool?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Preston from Blackpool.
How far is Preston from Blackpool?
The distance between Blackpool and Preston is 22.7 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Blackpool and Preston?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 1 kgs of CO2, a train 1 kgs, a car 4 kgs, and a flight 6 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Blackpool to Preston?
You can get to Preston with just £3 by taking a Train from Northern.
What is the fastest way to get from Blackpool to Preston?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Preston in just 0h 24m with a Train from Northern.
More routes to Blackpool and to Preston
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Blackpool and to Preston. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
