- Must visit
The Harris
Preston's leading museum and gallery, known for fine art, history, and architecture. A cornerstone cultural attraction in the city centre.
Cheapest price on Sep 29
$0.00
Average ticket price on Sep 29
$2
Fastest journey on Sep 29
1 h 7 m
Average journey duration on Sep 29
1 h 52 m
Buses on Sep 29
3
Distance
25 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ormskirk to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
On Tue, Sep 29, we found 3 buses from Ormskirk to Preston, including 1 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 29 the direct buses cover the 25 km distance in an average of 1 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Tue, Sep 29 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:23AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 07:02AM | Arrival Time 08:09AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:47AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 07:43AM | Arrival Time 08:54AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:53AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:28AM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 10:03AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:07AM | Arrival Time 10:58AM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:47AM | Arrival Time 11:28AM | Duration 1h41 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 09:57AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:07AM | Arrival Time 11:58AM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 10:43AM | Arrival Time 12:23PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 10:57AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:23AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 11:57AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 12:23PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 12:57PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:03PM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 01:23PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 01:57PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 1h42 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 02:23PM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 02:57PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:03PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 1h52 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 03:23PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 2h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 04:09PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h51 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 04:53PM | Arrival Time 06:49PM | Duration 1h56 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 05:43PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:08PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 1h37 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:19PM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:33PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 06:51PM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 1h54 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:12PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 07:32PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 07:44PM | Arrival Time 09:39PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 08:17PM | Arrival Time 09:21PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:28PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 1h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 08:49PM | Arrival Time 10:24PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 09:17PM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire | Departure Time 10:27PM | Arrival Time 11:31PM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Arriva UK | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
The table below shows live departures for Ormskirk to Preston buses for today, Monday, September 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:17 PM Bus Station | 1h04 | 10:21 PM Preston | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:25 PM Bus Station | 1h35 | 11:00 PM Preston | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 10:27 PM Bus Station | 1h04 | 11:31 PM Preston | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:25 PM Bus Station | 7h50 | 7:15 AM Preston | 2 transfers | |
| Tuesday, September 29 | |||||
![]() | 6:23 AM Bus Station | 2h25 | 8:48 AM Preston | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:02 AM Bus Station | 1h07 | 8:09 AM Preston | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:10 AM Bus Station | 2h05 | 9:15 AM Preston | 2 transfers | |
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The earliest bus runs at 06:02, the last at 22:06.
Distance 15 miles (25 km) |
First bus 6:02 AM |
Last bus 10:06 PM |
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Preston's leading museum and gallery, known for fine art, history, and architecture. A cornerstone cultural attraction in the city centre.
Museum of Lancashire history with social, military, and industrial displays. A strong introduction to the county's people and stories.
Modern university gallery presenting changing contemporary art exhibitions. Worth visiting for fresh work by regional and national artists.
Main civic square framed by major buildings and regular events. A central meeting point and one of Preston's most recognisable public spaces.
Canal-side walking and cycling route with locks, boats, and long views. Ideal for a relaxed local ramble away from the busiest streets.
Extensive riverside and wetland area popular for walking, birdlife, and broad open views. A lesser-known escape close to the city.
Lancashire hotpot is a slow-cooked lamb and onion stew topped with sliced potatoes, long linked with Lancashire home cooking and nearby mill towns.
Butter pie is Preston's best-known savoury pie, filled with potato, onion and butter. It became a Friday staple for local Catholics avoiding meat.
Parkin is a dark oat, treacle and ginger cake popular across Lancashire, especially in colder months and around Bonfire Night.
Elegant fine dining by chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen, known for refined modern British tasting menus and polished service in a country house setting.
Long-established city centre restaurant serving classic Italian dishes in a smart yet relaxed setting. Popular for pasta, seafood and pre-theatre meals.
Traditional Lancashire pub atmosphere with cask ales and hearty British plates. A good place to try regional comfort food in central Preston.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and casual meals stay fairly affordable for visitors.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis. Cafes usually do not require tips.
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