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Cheap bus tickets from London to Preston

Showing times and prices for Dec 07

Cheapest

€20

Average

€31

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

08:00AM6h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:20PMPreston, Carlisle Street

€201One-way

0 transfers

01:00PM7h10

London, Victoria Coach Station

08:10PMPreston, Carlisle Street

€261One-way

0 transfers

10:30AM6h00

London

04:30PMPreston, Carlisle Street

€321One-way

0 transfers

08:00PM6h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:25AMPreston, Carlisle Street

€391One-way

1 transfer

10:00AM6h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

04:30PMPreston, Carlisle Street

€401One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from London to Preston

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday, December 7

Megabus

08:00AM6h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:20PMPreston, Carlisle Street

0 transfers

Megabus

11:05AM9h05

London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South

08:10PMPreston, Carlisle Street

1 transfer

Megabus

11:14AM8h56

London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North

08:10PMPreston, Carlisle Street

1 transfer

Megabus

01:00PM7h10

London, Victoria Coach Station

08:10PMPreston, Carlisle Street

0 transfers

Megabus

01:50PM6h20

London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3

08:10PMPreston, Carlisle Street

0 transfers

National Express

08:00PM6h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:25AMPreston, Carlisle Street

1 transfer

National Express

11:30PM7h15

London, Victoria Coach Station

06:45AMPreston, Carlisle Street

0 transfers

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Bus times from London to Preston

Showing times and prices for Dec 07

Fastest Journey

6 h 20 m

Average

7 h 21 m

Buses per day

Distance

306 km

Of the 7 buses that leave London for Preston every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

2nd Fastest

01:50PM6h20

London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 1, 2, 3

08:10PMPreston, Carlisle Street

€461One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

08:00AM6h20

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:20PMPreston, Carlisle Street

€201One-way

0 transfers

08:00PM6h25

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:25AMPreston, Carlisle Street

€391One-way

1 transfer

01:00PM7h10

London, Victoria Coach Station

08:10PMPreston, Carlisle Street

€261One-way

0 transfers

11:30PM7h15

London, Victoria Coach Station

06:45AMPreston, Carlisle Street

€451One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from London to Preston

Distance	189 miles (305 km)
Average bus duration	6 h 20 min
Average bus ticket price	$29 (€25)
Bus frequency	2 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day
Bus providers	FlixBus, National Express or Megabus

Buses from London to Preston cover the 189 miles (305 km) long route taking on average 6 h 20 min with our travel partners like FlixBus, National Express or Megabus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $29 (€25), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $19 (€17). Travelers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.

Bus providers: National Express and FlixBus from London to Preston

You can travel by bus to Preston from London with National Express and FlixBus for as low as $19 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

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.

London to Preston bus information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 6 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $74
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

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 from London to Preston, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Buses from London to Preston

Taking buses from London to Preston is a relaxed way of making this journey, especially when keeping to a budget is important. Routes operate to the same schedule seven days a week with four direct departures and four connecting routes every day. Direct buses take from just over six hours to eight hours while connecting services need between six and a half and seven and a half hours. Departures are from London Victoria bus Station and journeys terminate at Preston Tithebarn Street bus Station.

Which bus companies travel from London to Preston?

All bus routes to Preston from London are operated by the part-British, part-multinational owned National Express. From its headquarters in Birmingham, this large company provides bus routes across the UK and Europe. National Express uses a modern fleet of buses with comfortable seating and standard onboard services of baggage storage, WiFi, toilets and air conditioning or heating. Some buses also have individual power sockets.

How long is the bus from London to Preston?

Direct buses from London to Preston take from six hours 15 minutes to approximately eight hours to complete the journey while connecting routes take between six and a half and seven and a half hours. Where a connection is required, it is made at either Birmingham or Manchester.

How many buses are there from London to Preston?

There are four daily direct buses to Preston from London and a further four connecting routes with the same schedule operating throughout the week. Departures start in the early morning and continue until late at night.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from London to Preston?

Departure bus station: Buses from London to Preston leave from London Victoria bus Station. This is within an easy walk of London Victoria Train Station and together they form part of a transport network of local, regional and intercity trains as well as local and long-distance buses. bus station facilities include car parking, cab ranks, ATMs, tourist information, WiFi and a selection of shops and cafes.

Arrival bus station: Buses to Preston from London complete their journey at Preston Tithebarn Street bus Station. Located to the east of the city center, Preston's bus station was the largest in Europe when it opened in 1969. It is a listed example of Brutalist Architecture and has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment. Its facilities include parking, cafes, WiFi and waiting areas.

FAQs: Bus from London to Preston

FAQs: Take the bus from London 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 London to Preston.

Cheap bus tickets from London to Preston can start from as little as $19 (€17) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Preston is $29 (€25); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from London to Preston is 6 h 20 min to travel the 189 mile (305 km) long journey, with around there are 2 buses per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from London to Preston leaves at 5: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London to Preston leaves at 11: 30 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Preston without having to change trains with FlixBus, National Express or Megabus. There are 2 direct buses from London to Preston each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a bus from London to Preston, you can count on FlixBus, National Express or Megabus for the best way to get you to Preston. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service from London to Preston and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

When departing from London, you have various bus station options to start your route from including London, Victoria Coach Station, Luton, London Luton Airport Bus Station and London, Golders Green Station. When arriving in Preston, you can end your trip in bus stations like Preston, Bus Station, Preston and Preston, Sir Tom Finney Way (PNE Deepdale Stadium).

Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 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.

The cheapest month for a bus from London to Preston is December.

Yes, you can take a bus from London to Preston.

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