What is the distance between Edinburgh and Preston?

The distance separating Edinburgh and Preston is 153 miles (246 km).

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

If you're headed to Preston from Edinburgh, chances are that your bus will leave from Bus Station and arrive at Preston City Centre Bus Station. These are the primary 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 Edinburgh to Preston from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Preston on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Edinburgh Regent Road	6h 20m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	8:45am	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	5h 55m	2:40pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	7h 35m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:58am	Edinburgh Haymarket Station South (Stop HH)	6h 12m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:53am	Edinburgh Princess Street (Stop PU)	6h 17m	2:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 7:00 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh 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 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 40mAverage Duration

153 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $73	Average Duration6h 41m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $252	Average Duration2h 32m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$25 - $27	Average Duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,361 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

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

Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Preston?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Preston by bus

What is the distance between Edinburgh and Preston?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh 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

$16

11/17

$17

Today

$16

11/19

$18

11/20

$17

11/21

$17

11/22

$16

11/23

$18

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Preston was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $43 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-22.

What's the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Preston?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 41m	Avg Price$23	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 32m	Avg Price$77	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time3h 40m	Avg Price$25	Daily Departures2