How far is Preston from Manchester by coach?

The journey from Manchester to Preston by coach covers an approximate distance of 28 miles (45 km).

What is the best way to go from Manchester to Preston without a car?

You can reach Preston from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Manchester to Preston from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Preston on 16 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	Coach Station	1h	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	06:10	Coach Station	1h	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	1h 5m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	1h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	05:45	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	1h 25m	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Preston on 17 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	1h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	1h 5m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Coach Station	1h	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 22:46 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

1h 5mAverage duration

33 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£8 - £60	Average duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£7 - £7	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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £9

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.

21 December 2018

good service on day of extreme weather and rail cancellations

Alastair L.

10 February 2020

Megabus UK

3.5/54,271 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

Based on 4271 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 Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £12

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.

1 August 2023

V good

William H.

26 October 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,326 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 by bus from Manchester to Preston

How far is Preston from Manchester by coach?
The journey from Manchester to Preston by coach covers an approximate distance of 28 miles (45 km).
What is the best way to go from Manchester to Preston without a car?
You can reach Preston from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/11

£8

14/11

£13

Today

£10

16/11

£7

17/11

£6

18/11

£6

19/11

£6

20/11

£6

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Preston was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £6

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 £6 to £32 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 £6, 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.