What is the distance between London and Preston?

London and Preston are 190 miles (307 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Preston from London, chances are that your bus will depart from Victoria Coach Station and arrive at Preston City Centre Bus Station. These are the most popular 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 London to Preston from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for London to Preston on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	8h 50m	8:50pm	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	4:25pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Preston on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	8h 50m	8:50pm	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	4:25pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	8h 50m	8:50pm	Preston [Lancs]	No tags

Next departures for London to Preston on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	4:25pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	9h 50m	9:50pm	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	9h 50m	9:50pm	Preston [Lancs]	No tags

Next departures for London to Preston on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	8h 50m	8:50pm	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	4:25pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Preston on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	4:25pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Preston on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	8h 50m	8:50pm	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	4:25pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for London to Preston on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 25m	4:25pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:10am	London Finchley Road (Stop CL)	6h	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	8h 50m	8:50pm	Preston [Lancs]	No tags
Bus	10:30am	Victoria Coach Station	6h 40m	5:10pm	Preston Bus Station	No tags
Bus	12:00pm	Victoria Coach Station	8h 50m	8:50pm	Preston [Lancs]	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:18 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from London 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 4 hours and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

190 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$24 - $114	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $435	Average Duration2h 31m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $49	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,367 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.

FlixBus London Preston recent customer reviews

No washroom service

Padma S.

November 5, 2024

National Express

4/529,717 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29717 reviews, the company was rated 4.2 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $25

National Express London Preston recent customer reviews

National express service was good. But charging plugs didn't work, so i have faced a big problem. Because I couldn't charge my phone

Thilaksha A.

May 8, 2024

It was very fine.

Olumide I.

May 2, 2024

It horrible. There was not warmth. I was frozen throughout the journey.

Benedict B.

August 7, 2023

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Customers have expressed dissatisfaction with the bus service, specifically mentioning issues with the air-conditioning. They reported that it was too hot and stuffy on the upper deck, making their travel experience uncomfortable. The driver was unable to address this issue.

Megabus London Preston recent customer reviews

Bus air-conditioning was faulty and condition of travel in the bus was not comfortable due to heat and stuffy condition

Charles I.

July 8, 2023

Did not enjoy the delay

Edmond L.

April 9, 2024

Not in exact time what they mentioned in ticket.

Dhurba C.

March 30, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in London and Preston?

Stops in London

A - Victoria Coach Station

B - Finchley Road

C - Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.

D - Earl's Court

E - London Elephant & Castle

F - Old Kent Rd

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions about traveling from London to Preston by bus

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

11/17

$25

11/18

$25

Today

$25

11/20

$23

11/21

$27

11/22

$27

11/23

$27

11/24

$25

The cheapest trip from London to Preston was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $23

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

You can expect to pay from $23 to $70 for a bus ticket from London to Preston based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-20.

Usually National Express 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.