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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Leicester
    Departure location: Leicester St Margarets bus station
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Preston
    Destination location: Preston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Leicester to Preston

Bus
Average PriceUS$31 - US$68Average Duration9h 40m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Carpool
Average PriceUS$18 - US$26Average Duration2h 20m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Leicester to Preston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
2h 20mAverage Duration
US$18Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Leicester to Preston: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$36
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 40m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure7:10am
Distance164 km
Latest bus departure7:30am

Leicester to Preston Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Leicester to Preston, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Leicester - Preston

  1. How far is Leicester from Preston?

    The distance between Leicester and Preston is around 165 km (102 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Leicester to Preston?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at St Margaret's Bus & Coach Station, in Leicester, and end it at Preston City Centre Bus Station, in Preston.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Leicester to Preston was searched and found on Aug 9, 2025 with a price of US$44

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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