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Cardiff to Preston bus with National Express

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Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Preston

Showing times and prices for Feb 16

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cardiff to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

FlixBus
05:45AM10h45
Cardiff
04:30PMPreston
$451One-way
0 transfers

Cardiff to Preston bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, February 16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
FlixBusFlixBus05:45AM Cardiff10h45 04:30PM Preston0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Cardiff to Preston

Showing times and prices for Feb 16

Fastest Journey

10 h 45 m

Average

10 h 45 m

Buses per day

1

Distance

256 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Cardiff for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

FlixBus
05:45AM10h45
Cardiff
04:30PMPreston
$451One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Preston

Buses from Cardiff to Preston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 10h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $30 (€27) but you can travel from only $26 (€24) by train.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $26 (€24)
Distance
159 miles (256 km)
Average bus duration
10h 5m
Cheapest ticket price
$30 (€27)
Buses per day
3
Direct buses
1
Bus providers
2
Fastest bus
9h 0m
First bus
02:20
Last bus
23:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $26 (€24)

Bus companies: National Express and Megabus from Cardiff to Preston

You can travel by bus to Preston from Cardiff with National Express and Megabus for as low as $24 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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 Cardiff - 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.

FAQs: Bus from Cardiff to Preston

FAQs: Take the bus from Cardiff to Preston with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Preston.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Cardiff to Preston can start from as little as $30 (€27) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Cardiff to Preston is $43 (€39); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Cardiff to Preston bus travel time is 9 h   for the 159 mile (256 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Cardiff to Preston leaves at 2: 20AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Cardiff to Preston leaves at 11: 15PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Cardiff to Preston without having to change trains with Megabus. There is 1 direct bus from Cardiff to Preston each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the trip from Cardiff to Preston you can take a bus with National Express or Megabus. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services from Cardiff to Preston on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Cardiff, North Road (Friary Gardens), which is located around 0.6 miles (988 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Preston, Bus Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Cardiff to Preston is October.
You have options as you can travel from Cardiff to Preston 2 different ways: train or bus.

Popular bus stations from Cardiff to Preston

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