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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 9 at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester (Fosse Park)
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 9 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 10 at
    Destination city: Leicester
    Destination location: Leicester St Margarets bus station
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Preston to Leicester

Bus
Average PriceUS$30 - US$59Average Duration9h 35m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Average PriceUS$13 - US$13Average Duration2h 40m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
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busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Preston to Leicester

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Leicester. The journey takes about 9 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
9h 35mAverage Duration
US$30Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Preston to Leicester: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$53
Average Bus Trip Duration9h 35m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure2:15pm
Distance164 km

Preston to Leicester Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Preston - Leicester

  1. What is the distance between Preston and Leicester?

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

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

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

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US$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Preston to Leicester was searched and found on Aug 13, 2025 with a price of US$26

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

You can expect to pay from US$26 to US$38 for a bus ticket from Preston to Leicester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$26 which is on 2025-08-13.

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Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Preston to Leicester will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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