What is the best way to travel from Preston to Bournemouth?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Flights to Bournemouth from Preston. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 1 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Bournemouth from Preston?
You can reach Bournemouth with just £46 by taking a Bus from National Express, 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 Express12h 30m009:35PrestonCoach Station22:05BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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National Express12h 0m022:35PrestonCoach Station10:35BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 22:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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National Express13h 3m006:47PrestonCoach Station19:50BournemouthUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 06:47:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 3m
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National Express13h 58m009:35PrestonCoach Station23:33BournemouthUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 09:35:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 58m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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EasyJet Airline17h 20m014:40Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport08:00Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 14:40:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
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Ryanair25h 50m014:55Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport16:45Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 14:55:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m
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Ryanair29h 0m014:55Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport19:55Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 14:55:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
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EasyJet Airline28h 25m013:55Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport18:20Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 13:55:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £136 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 25m
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Jet2.com15h 55m006:25Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport22:20Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 06:25:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £179 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
Cheapest Flights Saturday
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National Express12h 0m022:35PrestonCoach Station10:35BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 22:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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National Express10h 25m003:15PrestonCoach Station13:40BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 03:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
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National Express16h 35m003:15PrestonCoach Station19:50BournemouthUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 03:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
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National Express12h 0m022:35PrestonCoach Station10:35BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 22:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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National Express10h 25m003:15PrestonCoach Station13:40BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 03:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
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National Express16h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station19:25BournemouthUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 03:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
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Ryanair10h 35m005:45Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport16:20Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 05:45:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
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Ryanair19h 55m016:30Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport12:25Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 16:30:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
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Jet2.com11h 15m006:30Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport17:45Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 06:30:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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EasyJet Airline29h 25m007:00Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport12:25Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
Cheapest Flights Tuesday
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National Express10h 25m003:15PrestonCoach Station13:40BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 03:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
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National Express16h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station19:25BournemouthUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 03:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
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EasyJet Airline8h 30m006:10Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport14:40Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:10:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £138 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Cheapest Buses Wednesday
Cheapest Flights Wednesday
What are the fastest trips from Preston to Bournemouth?
You can get to Bournemouth from Preston in just 8h 30m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. 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 Express12h 0m022:35PrestonCoach Station10:35BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 22:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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National Express12h 30m009:35PrestonCoach Station22:05BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 18/12/2025 09:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/12/2025 22:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Fastest Buses Thursday
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National Express13h 3m006:47PrestonCoach Station19:50BournemouthUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 06:47:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 3m
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National Express13h 58m009:35PrestonCoach Station23:33BournemouthUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 19/12/2025 09:35:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/12/2025 23:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 58m
Fastest Buses Friday
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Jet2.com15h 55m006:25Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport22:20Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 06:25:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/12/2025 22:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £179 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
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EasyJet Airline17h 20m014:40Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport08:00Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 14:40:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 08:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £88 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 20m
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Ryanair25h 50m014:55Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport16:45Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 14:55:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £104 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 50m
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EasyJet Airline28h 25m013:55Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport18:20Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 13:55:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 18:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £136 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 25m
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Ryanair29h 0m014:55Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport19:55Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/12/2025 14:55:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £112 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 0m
Fastest Flights Saturday
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National Express10h 25m003:15PrestonCoach Station13:40BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 03:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £64 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
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National Express12h 0m022:35PrestonCoach Station10:35BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 22:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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National Express16h 35m003:15PrestonCoach Station19:50BournemouthUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 21/12/2025 03:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express10h 25m003:15PrestonCoach Station13:40BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 03:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
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National Express12h 0m022:35PrestonCoach Station10:35BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 22:35:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 10:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 0m
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National Express16h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station19:25BournemouthUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 03:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
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Ryanair10h 35m005:45Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport16:20Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 05:45:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 16:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m
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Jet2.com11h 15m006:30Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport17:45Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from Jet2.com goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 06:30:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/12/2025 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £108 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 15m
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Ryanair19h 55m016:30Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport12:25Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from Ryanair goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 16:30:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £80 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
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EasyJet Airline29h 25m007:00Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport12:25Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/12/2025 07:00:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £118 per person are available. Travel duration is 29h 25m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
Fastest Flights Tuesday
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EasyJet Airline8h 30m006:10Liverpool AirportLiverpool Airport14:40Bournemouth AirportBournemouth Airport0EconomyA Flight from EasyJet Airline goes from Liverpool Airport, Liverpool Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 06:10:00 to Bournemouth Airport, Bournemouth Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 14:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £138 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
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National Express10h 25m003:15PrestonCoach Station13:40BournemouthTrain Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 03:15:00 to Train Station, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
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National Express16h 10m003:15PrestonCoach Station19:25BournemouthUniversity0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 24/12/2025 03:15:00 to University, Bournemouth (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/12/2025 19:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £65 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
Fastest Flights Wednesday
Fastest Buses Wednesday
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Preston to Bournemouth
What are the most popular stations in Preston and Bournemouth?
In Preston, you will usually depart from Central Station, Wyre Street Bus Stop or Coach Station, while in Bournemouth you will be arriving at Train Station, Southbourne Train Station or Central 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 Bournemouth from Preston? With 3 connections between 1 Bus and Flight 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 Preston and Bournemouth, you can pay as low as £46 with a Bus from National Express.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 Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Bournemouth in just 8h 30m.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 Preston and Bournemouth are National Express, EasyJet Airline and Ryanair, 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 Preston and Bournemouth 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 Bamber Bridge or to Bournemouth, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Bournemouth 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 Preston to Bournemouth?
The most popular companies between Preston and Bournemouth, are National Express, EasyJet Airline and Ryanair. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: National Express
Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Ryanair and Jet2.com
All you need to know when you travel from Preston to Bournemouth
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Preston to Bournemouth. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Preston to Bournemouth
How can I reach Bournemouth from Preston?
Every day, there are on average 3 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Bournemouth from Preston.
How far is Bournemouth from Preston?
The distance between Preston and Bournemouth is 343.1 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Preston and Bournemouth?
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 9 kgs of CO2, a train 12 kgs, a car 58 kgs, and a flight 84 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Preston to Bournemouth?
You can get to Bournemouth with just £46 by taking a Bus from National Express.
What is the fastest way to get from Preston to Bournemouth?
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 Bournemouth in just 8h 30m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.
More routes to Preston and to Bournemouth
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