On average the Bristol to Preston bus travel time is 7 h 30 min for the 159 mile (257 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

Q: When is the earliest bus from Bristol to Preston? When is the last bus from Bristol to Preston?

The first Bristol to Preston bus departs at 8: 00 AM and the last bus from Bristol to Preston leaves at 9: 10 AM . Check out the most up-to-date bus schedule from Bristol to Preston on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

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Overview: Bus from Bristol to Preston

	Distance	159 miles (257 km)
	Average bus duration	7 h 30 min
	Average bus ticket price	$62 (€54)
	Bus frequency	1 a day
	Direct bus	No
	Bus providers	Flixbus or National Express

Buses from Bristol to Preston cover the 159 miles (257 km) long trip taking on average 7 h 30 min with our travel partners like Flixbus or National Express. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $60 (€52), but the average price of bus tickets is $62 (€54). Travelers depart most frequently from Bristol, City Centre and arrive in Preston.

Bus providers: National Express and FlixBus from Bristol to Preston

For as little as $60 (€52) you can travel by bus between Bristol and Preston with National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

FlixBus

National Express

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from Bristol to Preston bus information:

Average Duration: 7 h 30 min
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Bristol - Preston bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Travel Tips: Bus to Preston from Bristol

Travel Tips: Take the bus to Preston easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Preston.

Omio customers have found the cheapest buses from Bristol to Preston to cost as little as $60 (€52) in the next 7 days.

In the next 7 days you can expect to pay on average $62 (€54) for a bus ticket to Preston from Bristol.

You should expect to travel around 159 miles (257 km) to Preston from Bristol by bus.

On average the Bristol to Preston bus travel time is 7 h 30 min for the 159 mile (257 km) long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

When departing from Bristol, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Bristol, City Centre, Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and Bristol, Bond Street / St James Barton Roundabout. When arriving in Preston, you can end your route in bus stations like Preston, Preston, Fishergate (Railway Station) and Preston, Sir Tom Finney Way (PNE Deepdale Stadium).

Omio customers book a bus from Bristol, City Centre to Preston most frequently for this route.

Passengers booking this journey most frequently board their buses from Bristol, City Centre and need to travel around 1.1 miles (1.8 km) from the city center to get to this bus station.

Passengers arriving in Preston most often arrive at Preston and need to travel around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) from this bus station to the city center.

For the best Bristol to Preston bus to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with Flixbus or National Express. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services between Bristol and Preston to compare what amenities they may offer.

The average number of buses departing Bristol for Preston is 1 a day. The bus schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.

The first Bristol to Preston bus departs at 8: 00 AM and the last bus from Bristol to Preston leaves at 9: 10 AM. Check out the most up-to-date bus schedule from Bristol to Preston on Omio and find the best time to travel to your destination.

You can find buses from Bristol to Preston to cost on average $62 (€54) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying bus tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your trip. You’ll see tickets for the Bristol to Preston bus generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

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