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Cheap bus tickets from Liverpool to Preston

Showing times and prices for Oct 17

Cheapest

$20

Average

$23

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

08:15PM5h10

Liverpool

01:25AMPreston

$201One-way

0 transfers

08:23PM5h02

Liverpool

01:25AMPreston

$211One-way

0 transfers

08:28PM4h57

Liverpool

01:25AMPreston

$241One-way

0 transfers

07:50AM2h25

Liverpool

10:15AMPreston

$251One-way

0 transfers

Liverpool to Preston bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, October 17

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
FlixBus	07:50AM Liverpool	2h25	10:15AM Preston	0 transfersDirect
National Express	08:28PM Liverpool	4h57	01:25AM Preston	0 transfersDirect
National Express	08:23PM Liverpool	5h02	01:25AM Preston	0 transfersDirect
National Express	08:15PM Liverpool	5h10	01:25AM Preston	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Liverpool to Preston?

The best time to book your bus from Liverpool to Preston is 35 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Liverpool to Preston route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Liverpool to Preston per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Liverpool to Preston.

Buses

from $12

Trains

from $7

Bus times from Liverpool to Preston

Showing times and prices for Oct 17

Fastest Journey

2 h 25 m

Average

4 h 23 m

Buses per day

Distance

43 km

Of the 4 buses that leave Liverpool for Preston every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

07:50AM2h25

Liverpool

10:15AMPreston

$251One-way

0 transfers

08:28PM4h57

Liverpool

01:25AMPreston

$241One-way

0 transfers

08:23PM5h02

Liverpool

01:25AMPreston

$211One-way

0 transfers

08:15PM5h10

Liverpool

01:25AMPreston

$201One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Preston

Distance	27 miles (43 km)
Average bus duration	2 h 25 min
Average bus ticket price	$16 (€14)
Bus frequency	1 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there is 1 direct bus a day
Bus companies	Megabus, National Express or FlixBus

Buses from Liverpool to Preston cover the 27 miles (43 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 25 min with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. 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 $5 (€4), but the average price of bus tickets is $16 (€14). Travelers depart most frequently from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.

Bus providers: Megabus and National Express from Liverpool to Preston

You can travel by bus between Liverpool and Preston with Megabus and National Express for as low as $19 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between Liverpool and Preston, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Liverpool to Preston bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 55 min
Cheapest Price: $19

FAQs: Bus from Liverpool to Preston

FAQs: Take the bus from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Preston.

Cheap bus tickets from Liverpool to Preston can start from as little as $5 (€4) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Liverpool to Preston is $16 (€14); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Liverpool to Preston bus time is 2 h 25 min covering the 27 mile (43 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Liverpool to Preston leaves at 7: 50 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Liverpool to Preston leaves at 10: 45 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Liverpool to Preston without having to change trains with Megabus or FlixBus. There is 1 direct bus from Liverpool to Preston each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Liverpool to Preston bus to purchase, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible bus companies with services to Preston from Liverpool to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Liverpool, Liverpool One, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 km) 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.

A trip to Preston from Liverpool is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Liverpool to Preston is September.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Preston from Liverpool including taking a train or bus.