How far is Heathrow from Preston?

The distance between Heathrow and Preston is around 299 km (185 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heathrow to Preston?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at London Heathrow Airport, in Heathrow, and end it at Preston City Centre Bus Station, in Preston.

Bus Heathrow to Preston from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Heathrow to Preston on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:30pm	Heathrow Airport, Central Bus Station	17h 40m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	CheapestFastest

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:09 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Heathrow 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 3 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

297 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$76 - $134	Average Duration17h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$32 - $60	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Where are the popular stops in Heathrow and Preston?

Stops in Heathrow

A - London Heathrow Airport

B - Travelodge Hotel, Heathrow Central

C - Premier Inn, Heathrow M4 J4

D - Comfort Hotel

E - EasyHotel

F - Novotel Hotel

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Heathrow to Preston by bus

How far is Heathrow from Preston?
The distance between Heathrow and Preston is around 299 km (185 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Heathrow to Preston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at London Heathrow Airport, in Heathrow, and end it at Preston City Centre Bus Station, in Preston.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11-17

$73

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11-19

$71

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The cheapest trip from Heathrow to Preston was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $71

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

You can expect to pay from $71 to $73 for a bus ticket from Heathrow to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $71 which is on 2025-11-19.