How far is Preston from Accrington?

Preston and Accrington are 15 miles (24 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Preston to Accrington leave from Preston City Centre Bus Station and arrive at Accrington. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Preston to Accrington on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	58m	7:13am	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	57m	9:57pm	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	Fastest
Bus	7:35am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 8m	8:43am	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	No tags
Bus	8:05am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 8m	9:13am	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	No tags
Bus	8:35am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 8m	9:43am	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Accrington on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h	6:55am	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	57m	9:57pm	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	Fastest
Bus	6:47am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 8m	7:55am	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	No tags
Bus	7:17am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 16m	8:33am	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 18m	9:13am	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Accrington on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:55am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h	6:55am	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	Cheapest
Bus	9:00pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	57m	9:57pm	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	Fastest
Bus	6:47am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 8m	7:55am	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	No tags
Bus	7:17am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 16m	8:33am	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 18m	9:13am	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 9:03 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Preston to Accrington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Accrington. The journey takes about 1 hour 18 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

58bus per day

1h 18mAverage Duration

15 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $7	Average Duration1h 18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$15 - $17	Average Duration28m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Hotline

Hotline offers 58 daily buses from Preston to Accrington. Though the average price for this trip is $6, you can find tickets starting at $6. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 190.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Preston and Accrington?

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Stops in Accrington

A - Accrington

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Preston to Accrington by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$5

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$5

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$5

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$5

The cheapest trip from Preston to Accrington was searched and found on Nov 12, 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 Preston to Accrington, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $5 for a bus ticket from Preston to Accrington based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-15.