What is the distance between Edinburgh and Preston?

It's about 246 km (153 miles) from Edinburgh to Preston.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Preston?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Preston City Centre Bus Station, in Preston.

Bus Edinburgh to Preston from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Edinburgh to Preston on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	114233	6h 30m	2:20pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:20am	114233	7h 20m	5:40pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:35am	Bus Station	6h 5m	5:40pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	7h 45m	2:20pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:20am	114233	7h	2:20pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Preston

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

246 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $63	Average Duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$29 - $364	Average Duration2h 32m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $38	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,296 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11296 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $26

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Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Preston?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Preston by bus

What is the distance between Edinburgh and Preston?
It's about 246 km (153 miles) from Edinburgh to Preston.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Preston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Preston City Centre Bus Station, in Preston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-11

$24

11-12

$21

Today

$24

11-14

$23

11-15

$34

11-16

$23

11-17

$24

11-18

$23

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Preston was searched and found on Nov 12, 2025 with a price of $21

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Preston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $21 to $68 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-16.

What's the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Preston?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time6h 45m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures6
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time2h 32m	Avg Price$110	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time3h 40m	Avg Price$36	Daily Departures2