What is the distance between Manchester and Preston?

Manchester and Preston are 45 km (28 miles) apart.

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

Buses departing from Shudehill in Manchester will take you to Preston City Centre Bus Station in Preston.

Bus Manchester to Preston from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Preston on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Shudehill	1h 5m	4:25pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	1h	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:15pm	Coach Station	2h 35m	8:50pm	Preston [Lancs]	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Preston on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	50m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	50m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Shudehill	1h 5m	4:25pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	1h	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Preston on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	1h	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	50m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	50m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Shudehill	1h 5m	4:25pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:41 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester to Preston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 1 hour 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1h 5mAverage Duration

53 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $110	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $12	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,711 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29711 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $16

National Express Manchester Preston recent customer reviews

During a time of rail strikes and utter chaos with public transport the bus was an essential and trustworthy service. A delightful change from the post apocalyptic scenarios I have endured on train stations over the last few weeks.

John Paul C.

December 21, 2018

good service on day of extreme weather and rail cancellations

Alastair L.

February 10, 2020

Megabus UK

3.5/54,270 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

Based on 4270 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $22

Megabus Manchester Preston recent customer reviews

The bus was 1.5 hours late and no update on twitter. I had to keep phoning customer service which closed at 6pm. Then I had to call an emergency line and updates were completely inaccurate.

Denise O.

August 1, 2023

V good

William H.

October 26, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Preston?

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Manchester Airport

C - Coach Station

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Preston by bus

What is the distance between Manchester and Preston?
Manchester and Preston are 45 km (28 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Manchester to Preston?
Buses departing from Shudehill in Manchester will take you to 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

11-13

$14

11-14

$23

Today

$14

11-16

$13

11-17

$10

11-18

$10

11-19

$10

11-20

$11

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Preston was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $10

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

You can expect to pay from $10 to $59 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $10 which is on 2025-11-18.

Usually Megabus UK will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.