How far is Preston from Lancaster by coach?

The journey from Lancaster to Preston by coach covers an approximate distance of 20 miles (32 km).

Is there a way to reach Preston from Lancaster without a car?

You can reach Preston from Lancaster by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Lancaster to Preston from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	14:10	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	14:10	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	14:10	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	14:10	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:30	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	14:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	14:10	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Lancaster to Preston on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Lancaster University Bus Stop	40m	14:10	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	02:40	Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)	35m	03:15	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 11:45 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Lancaster to Preston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 18 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15train per day

18mAverage duration

21 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£7 - £17	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £16	Average duration18m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Lancaster and Preston?

Stops in Lancaster

A
Lancaster University Bus Stop
Tower Avenue (Underpass), Lancaster LA1
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Stops in Preston

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,432 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Lancaster to Preston

How far is Preston from Lancaster by coach?
The journey from Lancaster to Preston by coach covers an approximate distance of 20 miles (32 km).
Is there a way to reach Preston from Lancaster without a car?
You can reach Preston from Lancaster by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. 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

22/11

£14

23/11

£5

Today

£5

25/11

£6

26/11

£5

27/11

£4

28/11

£5

29/11

£8

The cheapest trip from Lancaster to Preston was searched and found on 27 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 Lancaster to Preston as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £4 to £14 for a bus ticket from Lancaster to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-11-27.

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.