How far is Preston from Burnley by coach?

The distance between Burnley and Preston by coach is approximately 20 miles (33 km).

Is there a way to reach Preston from Burnley without a car?

The best way to go from Burnley to Preston without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus from Burnley to Preston from £4 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Burnley to Preston on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:32	Burnley Tim Bobbin	1d 1h	20:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:28	Burnley Bus Station	1h 22m	21:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:36	Burnley Tim Bobbin	1h 14m	21:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	21:28	Burnley Bus Station	1h 22m	22:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	21:36	Burnley Tim Bobbin	1h 14m	22:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Get from Burnley to Preston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 34 minutes, and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

55bus per day

1h 34mAverage duration

18 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Hotline

Hotline offers 55 daily buses from Burnley to Preston. Though the average price for this trip is £5, you can find tickets starting at £5. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 133.

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Burnley and Preston?

Stops in Burnley

A - Burnley Bus Station - Gate 7

B - Burnley Bus Station - Stand F

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Burnley to Preston

How far is Preston from Burnley by coach?
The distance between Burnley and Preston by coach is approximately 20 miles (33 km).
Is there a way to reach Preston from Burnley without a car?
The best way to go from Burnley to Preston without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/11

£4

15/11

£4

Today

£4

17/11

£4

18/11

£4

19/11

£4

20/11

£4

21/11

£4

The cheapest trip from Burnley to Preston was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

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

You can expect to pay from £4 to £4 for a bus ticket from Burnley to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-18.