Trains from Bristol to Preston

  • Lowest price from ≈ $105.44 £78.90
  • Average duration 3h 10m
  • Connections per day 19
  • Distance 257 km
  • CO₂ per person 4 kg

train from Bristol to Preston

The journey from Bristol to Preston is about 257 km. On average a train trip takes 3h 10m with 19 connections per day.

Lowest price ≈ $105.44 £78.90
Trip duration 3h 10m
Connections per day 19
Lowest price ≈ $105.44 £78.90
Highest price ≈ $116.93 £87.50
First departure 05:53 AM
Last departure 07:35 PM
Distance 257 km
Departure Bristol
Arrival Preston
Travel operator Great Western Railway, Northern Rail
Find the best price
Avanti West Coast17.99 kg CO₂
07:35Bristol temple meads
3h 4m
10:51Preston
≈ $100.76 £75.40
1 changes
Avanti West Coast17.99 kg CO₂
14:35Bristol temple meads
3h 5m
17:52Preston (lancs)
≈ $111.18 £83.20
1 changes
Avanti West Coast17.99 kg CO₂
09:35Bristol temple meads
3h 4m
12:51Preston (lancs)
≈ $111.18 £83.20
1 changes

Next departures from Bristol to Preston

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

Transport for Wales ≈ $116.93 £87.50
05:53 Bristol temple meads
3h 50m · 2 changes
10:51 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $105.44 £78.90
06:36 Bristol temple meads
3h 3m · 1 changes
09:51 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $105.44 £78.90
07:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 4m · 1 changes
10:51 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $116.26 £87.00
08:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 4m · 1 changes
11:51 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $116.26 £87.00
09:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 4m · 1 changes
12:51 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $105.44 £78.90
10:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 4m · 1 changes
13:51 Preston (lancs)
CrossCountry ≈ $116.26 £87.00
11:00 Bristol temple meads
2h 56m · 2 changes
14:52 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $116.26 £87.00
11:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 5m · 1 changes
14:52 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $116.26 £87.00
12:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 4m · 1 changes
15:51 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $116.26 £87.00
13:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 3m · 1 changes
16:50 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $116.26 £87.00
14:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 4m · 1 changes
17:51 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $116.26 £87.00
15:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 4m · 1 changes
18:51 Preston (lancs)
CrossCountry ≈ $116.26 £87.00
16:00 Bristol temple meads
3h 11m · 2 changes
19:35 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $116.26 £87.00
16:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 5m · 1 changes
19:52 Preston (lancs)
Avanti West Coast ≈ $116.26 £87.00
17:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 4m · 1 changes
20:51 Preston (lancs)
CrossCountry ≈ $105.44 £78.90
18:00 Bristol temple meads
3h 35m · 2 changes
22:51 Preston (lancs)
CrossCountry ≈ $105.44 £78.90
19:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 36m · 2 changes
00:55 Preston (lancs)
CrossCountry ≈ $116.26 £87.00
19:35 Bristol temple meads
3h 7m · 2 changes
23:00 Preston (lancs)
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Carriers on this route

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Great Western Railway (GWR) is a British railway company that operates passenger services between London and the southwest of England, as well as parts of Wales. It was founded in 1833 and was originally known as the Great Western Railway Company. GWR is now owned by FirstGroup. The company is known for its iconic green livery and its historic steam locomotives, including the famous Flying Scotsman.
Northern is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the north of England. Northern is owned by Northern Trains Ltd, a division of "DOHL," the public sector holding company for the Department of Transportation. It is owned by Arriva UK Trains and operates over 2,500 services every weekday, serving cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Newcastle.
The Welsh Government owns the non-profit organization Transport for Wales. It is responsible for the procurement and management of passenger rail services in Wales, as well as the development of the Welsh rail network. The company was established in 2018, taking over from Arriva Trains Wales, and operates services across Wales and the Borders. Transport for Wales is a great choice for your journeys within Wales, such as Cardiff to Aberdare or Newport to Swansea, or for your trips in England, like Manchester to Chester or Birmingham to Shrewsbury, and even for your travel between England and Wales.
West Midlands Railway is a train operating company that provides passenger services across the West Midlands region of England.The West Midlands Trains consortium, composed of Abellio, JR East, and Mitsui, won the franchise for the region, leading to the establishment of the service in 2017. The West Midlands Railway offers a variety of services, including longer distance services to cities like London and Liverpool as well as local and regional trains.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 17.99kg
bus 19.27kg
flight 51.4kg
carpool 41.12kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Bristol to Preston?

The train journey between Bristol and Preston emits 17.99kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Bristol and Preston?

Taking the train between Bristol and Preston saves 33.41kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 1.28kg compared to the bus and 23.13kg compared to the car.

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