How far is Blackburn from Preston?

About 10 miles (16 km) separate Blackburn and Preston.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Blackburn to Preston?

Most of the buses traveling from Blackburn to Preston leave from Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop and arrive at Preston City Centre Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

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Previously seen trips

Next departures for Blackburn to Preston on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:17pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	33m	9:50pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	9:30pm	Feniscowles Three Arches	20m	9:50pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Rishton War Memorial	50m	10:50pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:17pm	Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop	33m	10:50pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Feniscowles Three Arches	20m	10:50pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Blackburn to Preston

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Preston. The journey takes about 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $3, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

20mAverage Duration

9 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $6	Average Duration38m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$5 - $13	Average Duration27m	CO₂ emissions 0kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$3 - $3	Average Duration20m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

Hotline

Hotline offers 83 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at $6. The quickest ride takes around 68. Hotline offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.

GB bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Blackburn and Preston?

Stops in Blackburn

A - Blackburn - Salford Bus Stop

B - Blackburn Bus Station

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Blackburn to Preston by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

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$5

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The cheapest trip from Blackburn to Preston was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $5 for a bus ticket from Blackburn to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2025-11-19.