What is the travel distance from Stoke-on-Trent to Preston?

It's about 92 km (57 miles) from Stoke-on-Trent to Preston.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Preston?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B), in Stoke-on-Trent, and end it at Preston City Centre Bus Station, in Preston.

Bus Stoke-on-Trent to Preston from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Stoke-on-Trent to Preston on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:25pm	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station)	4h 45m	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:55am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	2h 15m	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	4:55am	Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)	2h 15m	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:00 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Stoke-on-Trent to Preston

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 2 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $23, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 15mAverage Duration

90 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $49	Average Duration2h 15m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$19 - $19	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

National Express

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Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Where are the popular stops in Stoke-on-Trent and Preston?

Stops in Stoke-on-Trent

A - Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B)

B - Stoke-On-Trent

C - Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent

D - Stoke on Trent

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent to Preston by bus

What is the travel distance from Stoke-on-Trent to Preston?
It's about 92 km (57 miles) from Stoke-on-Trent to Preston.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Stoke-on-Trent to Preston?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley Bus Station, Stands A & B), in Stoke-on-Trent, 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.

Best price found

11-16

$28

11-17

$21

Today

$20

11-19

$21

11-20

No data

11-21

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11-22

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11-23

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The cheapest trip from Stoke-on-Trent to Preston was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $34 for a bus ticket from Stoke-on-Trent to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $21 which is on 2025-11-19.