What's the distance between Accrington and Preston by coach?

The distance between Accrington and Preston by coach is approximately 15 miles (24 km).

How can I get from Accrington to Preston without driving?

You can travel to Preston from Accrington by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus from Accrington to Preston from £4 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Accrington to Preston on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:51	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	1d	20:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:54	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	56m	21:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	21:54	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	56m	22:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	19:40	Padiham Bridge Inn	1d 1h	20:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:43	Padiham Bridge Inn	1h 7m	21:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Accrington to Preston on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:28	Altham Ind. Est	1h 14m	07:42	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:54	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	56m	21:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	06:53	Altham Ind. Est	1h 27m	08:20	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:23	Altham Ind. Est	1h 27m	08:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	07:45	Altham Ind. Est	1h 27m	09:12	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Accrington to Preston on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:03	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	1h 52m	08:55	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	20:54	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	56m	21:50	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	07:52	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	1h 4m	08:56	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:22	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	1h 4m	09:26	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	08:52	Clayton-Le-Moors Recreation Ground	1h 4m	09:56	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Accrington 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 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

61bus per day

1h 10mAverage duration

13 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £13	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Hotline

Hotline offers 61 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at £5. The quickest ride takes around 109. Hotline offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.

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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 travelling by bus from Accrington to Preston

What's the distance between Accrington and Preston by coach?
The distance between Accrington and Preston by coach is approximately 15 miles (24 km).
How can I get from Accrington to Preston without driving?
You can travel to Preston from Accrington by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£4

17/11

No data

Today

£4

19/11

£4

20/11

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21/11

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22/11

£4

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The cheapest trip from Accrington to Preston was searched and found on 18 Nov 2025 with a price of £4

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 £4 to £4 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 £4, which is on 2025-11-19.