How far is Preston from Manchester by coach?

The journey from Manchester to Preston by coach covers an approximate distance of 28 miles (45 km).

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

You can reach Preston from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Manchester to Preston from £6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Preston on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	23:35	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	2h 50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Preston on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	Coach Station	1h	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	1h 5m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	1h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Preston on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Coach Station	2h 35m	20:50	Preston [Lancs]	Cheapest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	1h 5m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	1h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Preston on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:10	Coach Station	1h	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	1h 5m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	1h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Preston on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	1h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	1h 5m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Coach Station	1h	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Preston on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	1h	17:10	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	01:35	Coach Station	50m	02:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	1h 5m	16:25	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	06:10	Coach Station	1h	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 02:39 GMT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Manchester 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 25 minutes and with fares starting at just £8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

1h 25mAverage duration

33 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£8 - £60	Average duration1h 25m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Preston?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Manchester Airport
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C
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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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
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B
Preston Bus Stop
296 Aqueduct St, Preston PR1, UK

Compare bus companies

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 £8

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.

21 December 2018

good service on day of extreme weather and rail cancellations

Alastair L.

10 February 2020

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4274 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 £12

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.

1 August 2023

V good

William H.

26 October 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,384 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Preston

How far is Preston from Manchester by coach?
The journey from Manchester to Preston by coach covers an approximate distance of 28 miles (45 km).
What is the best way to go from Manchester to Preston without a car?
You can reach Preston from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£6

19/11

£6

Today

£6

21/11

£7

22/11

£7

23/11

£7

24/11

£6

25/11

£6

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Preston was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £6

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 £6 to £30 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 £6, which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually Megabus UK 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.