How far is Accrington from Preston?

About 15 miles (24 km) separate Accrington and Preston.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Accrington to Preston?

Most of the buses traveling from Accrington to Preston leave from Accrington and arrive at Preston City Centre Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Accrington to Preston on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:54pm	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	56m	9:50pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:54pm	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	56m	10:50pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:43pm	Padiham Bridge Inn	1h 7m	10:50pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Accrington to Preston on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:28am	Altham Ind. Est	1h 14m	7:42am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:54pm	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	56m	9:50pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:53am	Altham Ind. Est	1h 27m	8:20am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:23am	Altham Ind. Est	1h 27m	8:50am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Altham Ind. Est	1h 27m	9:12am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Accrington to Preston on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:28am	Altham Ind. Est	1h 14m	7:42am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:54pm	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	56m	9:50pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:53am	Altham Ind. Est	1h 27m	8:20am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:23am	Altham Ind. Est	1h 27m	8:50am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:45am	Altham Ind. Est	1h 27m	9:12am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Accrington to Preston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

63bus per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

16 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $7	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $17	Average Duration33m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Hotline

Hotline offers 63 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $6. The quickest ride takes around 110. 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 Accrington and Preston?

Stops in Accrington

A - Accrington

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Accrington to Preston by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from Accrington to Preston was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $5 for a bus ticket from Accrington to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-18.