How far is Blackburn from Preston by coach?

The journey from Preston to Blackburn by coach covers an approximate distance of 10 miles (16 km).

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

The best way to go from Preston to Blackburn without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Preston to Blackburn on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Preston City Centre Bus Station	23m	21:23	Feniscowles Three Arches	No tags
Bus	21:00	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	21:40	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	22:00	Preston City Centre Bus Station	22m	22:22	Feniscowles Three Arches	No tags
Bus	22:00	Preston City Centre Bus Station	34m	22:34	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	No tags
Bus	23:00	Preston City Centre Bus Station	22m	23:22	Feniscowles Three Arches	No tags

Compare 3 ways to travel from Preston to Blackburn

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Blackburn. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12train per day

20mAverage duration

10 milesDistance

0kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration48m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £10	Average duration20m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £3	Average duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

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Hotline

Hotline offers 82 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at £5. The quickest ride takes around 72. Hotline offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.

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

Where are the popular stops in Preston and Blackburn?

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Stops in Blackburn

A - Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop

B - Blackburn Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Preston to Blackburn

How far is Blackburn from Preston by coach?
The journey from Preston to Blackburn by coach covers an approximate distance of 10 miles (16 km).
Is there a way to reach Blackburn from Preston without a car?
The best way to go from Preston to Blackburn without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

10/11

£4

11/11

£4

Today

£4

13/11

£4

14/11

£4

15/11

£4

16/11

£4

17/11

£4

The cheapest trip from Preston to Blackburn was searched and found on 17 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 Preston to Blackburn as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £4 for a bus ticket from Preston to Blackburn based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-17.