How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Preston?

The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Preston start from $13. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Manchester to Preston?

The average bus travel time from Manchester to Preston is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 49 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Manchester to Preston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from National Express , FlixBus , Megabus UK .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Manchester to Preston?

The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Preston at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Preston?

A bus trip from Manchester to Preston generates an estimated 1.2038250000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Manchester to Preston?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29885 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Preston?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Manchester to Preston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Preston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Manchester to Preston from $10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Preston on May 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	1h	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	50m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	50m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Preston on May 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	1h	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	50m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:35am	Coach Station	50m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:10am	Coach Station	1h	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:33 AM BST.

Get from Manchester to Preston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

49 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Preston?

Stops in Manchester

A
Manchester Airport
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Preston

A
Preston City Centre Bus Station
Carlisle St, Preston, Lancashire PR1, UK
Visit page
B
Preston Bus Stop
296 Aqueduct St, Preston PR1, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4.2/529,885 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.4

Based on 29885 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 $13

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.

December 21, 2018

good service on day of extreme weather and rail cancellations

Alastair L.

February 10, 2020

FlixBus

3.5/512,577 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Megabus UK

3.6/54,308 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi2.6

Based on 4308 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 $25

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.

August 1, 2023

V good

William H.

October 26, 2023

GB bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, National Express, Sindbad, RegioJet, KLR Bus, Arriva

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Preston by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Preston?
The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Preston start from $13. The average price for this route is around $22. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Manchester to Preston?
The average bus travel time from Manchester to Preston is 1h 40m, covering a distance of 49 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 50m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to Preston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from National Express, FlixBus, Megabus UK.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Manchester to Preston?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Preston at 12:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Preston?
A bus trip from Manchester to Preston generates an estimated 1.2038250000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Manchester to Preston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is National Express, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 29885 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Preston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company National Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Manchester to Preston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is National Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Manchester to Preston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is National Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05-01

$13

05-02

$11

Today

$13

05-04

$11

05-05

$11

05-06

$11

05-07

$11

05-08

$10

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Preston was searched and found on May 8, 2026 with a price of $10

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 $10 to $41 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 $10 which is on 2026-05-08.

Usually National Express 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.