How far is Preston from London by coach?

The journey from London to Preston by coach covers an approximate distance of 190 miles (307 km).

What is the best way to go from London to Preston without a car?

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

Bus London to Preston from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Preston on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Victoria Coach Station	9h 50m	21:50	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00	Victoria Coach Station	9h 50m	21:50	Preston [Lancs]	No tags

Next departures from London to Preston on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Victoria Coach Station	8h 50m	20:50	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Preston on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	20:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Preston on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Victoria Coach Station	8h 50m	20:50	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Preston on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Victoria Coach Station	8h 50m	20:50	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Preston on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Victoria Coach Station	8h 50m	20:50	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Preston on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Victoria Coach Station	8h 50m	20:50	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from London to Preston on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00	Victoria Coach Station	9h 50m	21:50	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London 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 4 hours and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

4hAverage duration

190 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£19 - £90	Average duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£41 - £341	Average duration2h 31m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £39	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Preston?

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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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

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

National Express

4/529,723 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29723 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 £20

National Express London Preston recent customer reviews

National express service was good. But charging plugs didn't work, so i have faced a big problem. Because I couldn't charge my phone

Thilaksha A.

8 May 2024

It was very fine.

Olumide I.

2 May 2024

It horrible. There was not warmth. I was frozen throughout the journey.

Benedict B.

7 August 2023

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the bus service, specifically mentioning issues with the air-conditioning. They reported that it was too hot and stuffy on the upper deck, making their travel experience uncomfortable. The driver was unable to address this issue.

Megabus London Preston recent customer reviews

Bus air-conditioning was faulty and condition of travel in the bus was not comfortable due to heat and stuffy condition

Charles I.

8 July 2023

Did not enjoy the delay

Edmond L.

9 April 2024

Not in exact time what they mentioned in ticket.

Dhurba C.

30 March 2024

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Preston

How far is Preston from London by coach?
The journey from London to Preston by coach covers an approximate distance of 190 miles (307 km).
What is the best way to go from London to Preston without a car?
You can reach Preston from London 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

19/11

£20

20/11

£19

Today

£23

22/11

£23

23/11

£27

24/11

£20

25/11

£20

26/11

£19

The cheapest trip from London to Preston was searched and found on 20 Nov 2025 with a price of £19

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

You can expect to pay from £19 to £63 for a bus ticket from London to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-11-26.