What is the travel distance from Carlisle to Preston?

The distance between the two cities is 79 miles (127 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Carlisle to Preston start their journey at Carlisle Bus Station and wind up at Preston City Centre Bus Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Carlisle to Preston from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Carlisle to Preston on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h	2:40pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Preston on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h	2:40pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Preston on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h	2:40pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	8h 10m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Preston on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h	2:40pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	8h 10m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Carlisle to Preston on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:40pm	Carlisle Parkhouse Rd	2h	2:40pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	6:00am	Carlisle (Halston Hotel)	8h 10m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:50am	Carlisle Bus Station	2h 25m	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:43 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Carlisle 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 1 hour 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 40mAverage Duration

79 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $46	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $85	Average Duration1h 11m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $14	Average Duration1h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

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Where are the popular stops in Carlisle and Preston?

Stops in Carlisle

A - Carlisle Bus Station

B - Court Square

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carlisle to Preston by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$26

11/17

$22

Today

$22

11/19

$22

11/20

$20

11/21

$22

11/22

$24

11/23

$22

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Preston was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $59 for a bus ticket from Carlisle to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually National Express, FlixBus 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.