What is the travel distance from Burnley to Preston?

The distance separating Burnley and Preston is 20 miles (33 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Burnley to Preston start their journey at Burnley Bus Station - Gate 7 and wind up at Preston City Centre Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Burnley to Preston on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:13am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 31m	10:44am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:21am	Burnley Tim Bobbin	1h 23m	10:44am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	10:13am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 31m	11:44am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	11:13am	Burnley Bus Station	1h 31m	12:44pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:13pm	Burnley Bus Station	1h 31m	1:44pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 12:22 PM GMT.

Get from Burnley to Preston

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 hour 34 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

52bus per day

1h 34mAverage Duration

19 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Hotline

Hotline offers 52 daily buses from Burnley to Preston. Though the average price for this trip is $6, you can find tickets starting at $6. The trip between the two cities usually takes about 131.

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

Where are the popular stops in Burnley and Preston?

Stops in Burnley

A - Burnley Bus Station - Gate 7

B - Burnley Bus Station - Stand F

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Burnley to Preston by bus

What is the travel distance from Burnley to Preston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Burnley to Preston?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$5

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$5

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$5

The cheapest trip from Burnley to Preston was searched and found on Nov 18, 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 Burnley to Preston, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $5 to $5 for a bus ticket from Burnley 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.