What is the best way to travel from Coventry to Preston?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Preston from Coventry. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Preston from Coventry?
You can reach Preston with just £17 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast, 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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National Express5h 15m001:55CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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National Express5h 40m020:45CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express8h 30m022:40CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 22:40:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10CoventryTrinity St17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Trinity St, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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National Express5h 15m001:55CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 01:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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National Express8h 30m022:40CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 22:40:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express5h 40m020:45CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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National Express8h 30m022:40CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 22:40:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express5h 15m001:55CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 01:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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National Express5h 40m020:45CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10CoventryTrinity St17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Trinity St, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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Avanti West Coast2h 24m008:26CoventryCentral Station10:50PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:26:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 24m
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Avanti West Coast2h 16m010:35CoventryCentral Station12:51PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:35:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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Avanti West Coast2h 15m011:36CoventryCentral Station13:51PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 11:36:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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CrossCountry2h 20m008:30CoventryCentral Station10:50PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:30:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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National Express5h 15m001:55CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 01:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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National Express5h 40m020:45CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express8h 30m022:40CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 22:40:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Cheapest Trains Tuesday
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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National Express5h 15m001:55CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 01:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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National Express5h 40m020:45CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express8h 30m022:40CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 22:40:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10CoventryTrinity St17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Trinity St, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Coventry to Preston?
You can get to Preston from Coventry in just 2h 15m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. 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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National Express5h 15m001:55CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 01:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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National Express5h 40m020:45CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express8h 30m022:40CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 22:40:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10CoventryTrinity St17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Trinity St, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 05/12/2025 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 05/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Fastest Buses Friday
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National Express5h 15m001:55CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 01:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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National Express5h 40m020:45CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express8h 30m022:40CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 06/12/2025 22:40:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Fastest Buses Saturday
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National Express5h 15m001:55CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 01:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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National Express5h 40m020:45CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express8h 30m022:40CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 22:40:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10CoventryTrinity St17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Trinity St, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Fastest Buses Monday
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Avanti West Coast2h 15m011:36CoventryCentral Station13:51PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 11:36:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 13:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 15m
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Avanti West Coast2h 16m010:35CoventryCentral Station12:51PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 10:35:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 12:51:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 16m
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CrossCountry2h 20m008:30CoventryCentral Station10:50PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:30:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 20m
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Avanti West Coast2h 24m008:26CoventryCentral Station10:50PrestonCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:26:00 to Central Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 24m
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National Express5h 15m001:55CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 01:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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National Express5h 40m020:45CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express8h 30m022:40CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 22:40:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Fastest Trains Tuesday
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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National Express5h 15m001:55CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 01:55:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
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National Express5h 40m020:45CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station02:25PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 02:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
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National Express8h 30m022:40CoventryPool Meadow Coach Station07:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Pool Meadow Coach Station, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 22:40:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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FlixBus10h 0m007:10CoventryTrinity St17:10PrestonCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Trinity St, Coventry (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 07:10:00 to Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Coventry to Preston
What are the most popular stations in Coventry and Preston?
In Coventry, you will usually depart from Central Station, Pool Meadow Coach Station or Cannon Park, 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 Coventry? With 4 connections between 4 Bus and Train 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 Coventry and Preston, you can pay as low as £17 with a Train from Avanti West Coast.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 Avanti West Coast: you will get to Preston in just 2h 15m.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 Coventry and Preston are National Express, FlixBus 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 Coventry 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 Coventry Airport or to Bamber Bridge, and look at flights from East Midlands 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 Coventry to Preston?
The most popular companies between Coventry and Preston, are National Express, FlixBus and Avanti West Coast. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus
Train companies: Avanti West Coast and CrossCountry
All you need to know when you travel from Coventry to Preston
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Coventry 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 Coventry to Preston
How can I reach Preston from Coventry?
Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus and Train, with which you can get to Preston from Coventry.
How far is Preston from Coventry?
The distance between Coventry and Preston is 170.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Coventry 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 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 29 kgs, and a flight 42 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Coventry to Preston?
You can get to Preston with just £17 by taking a Train from Avanti West Coast.
What is the fastest way to get from Coventry 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 2h 15m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.
More routes to Coventry and to Preston
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Coventry and to Preston. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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