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

The journey from Preston to Blackpool by coach covers an approximate distance of 15 miles (23 km).

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

You can reach Blackpool from Preston by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Bus from Preston to Blackpool from £6 | Compare & Save up to 29%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Preston to Blackpool on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	07:50	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	07:50	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Blackpool on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	07:50	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	07:50	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Blackpool on 23 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	07:50	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	07:50	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Blackpool on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	07:50	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	07:50	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Blackpool on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	07:50	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	07:50	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Preston to Blackpool on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	07:50	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	07:10	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	07:50	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 11:13 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Preston to Blackpool

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Blackpool. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage duration

15 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £7	Average duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£4 - £17	Average duration24m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £4	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,722 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Based on 29722 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 £7

National Express Preston Blackpool recent customer reviews

There were no staff at the coach station. No indication as to which stand the coach was to leave from. Took the stagecoach No.61 instead.

Stephen B.

23 December 2018

Very satisfied and happy with the service

David William B.

1 January 2020

clean coach easy to book and I can praise the driver enough wonderful service

Lorraine C.

16 July 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Preston and Blackpool?

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Stops in Blackpool

A - Blackpool Central Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Preston to Blackpool

What's the distance between Preston and Blackpool by coach?
The journey from Preston to Blackpool by coach covers an approximate distance of 15 miles (23 km).
What is the best way to go from Preston to Blackpool without a car?
You can reach Blackpool from Preston by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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

£6

22/11

£6

23/11

£6

24/11

£6

25/11

£6

The cheapest trip from Preston to Blackpool was searched and found on 23 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 Preston to Blackpool as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £6 to £8 for a bus ticket from Preston to Blackpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £6, which is on 2025-11-23.