How far is Preston from Carlisle by coach?

The journey from Carlisle to Preston by coach covers an approximate distance of 79 miles (127 km).

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

You can reach Preston from Carlisle by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Carlisle to Preston from £12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Carlisle to Preston on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h	14:40	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Preston on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h	14:40	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Preston on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h	14:40	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	8h 10m	14:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Preston on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h	14:40	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	8h 10m	14:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Preston on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h	14:40	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:00	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	8h 10m	14:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	00:50	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 09:19 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Carlisle 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 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage duration

79 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£16 - £60	Average duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £67	Average duration1h 11m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	Average duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,283 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,267 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

National Express

4/529,708 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

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Where are the popular stops in Carlisle and Preston?

Stops in Carlisle

A - Carlisle Bus Station

B - Court Square

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Carlisle to Preston

How far is Preston from Carlisle by coach?
The journey from Carlisle to Preston by coach covers an approximate distance of 79 miles (127 km).
Is there a way to reach Preston from Carlisle without a car?
You can reach Preston from Carlisle by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. 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

09/11

£18

10/11

£17

Today

£17

12/11

£17

13/11

£17

14/11

£37

15/11

£17

16/11

£20

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Preston was searched and found on 11 Nov 2025 with a price of £17

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

You can expect to pay from £17 to £37 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually National Express, FlixBus 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.