What is the distance between Preston and Blackpool?

Preston and Blackpool are 15 miles (23 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Blackpool from Preston, chances are that your bus will depart from Preston City Centre Bus Station and arrive at Blackpool Central Coach 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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Blackpool?

Once in Blackpool, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Madame Tussauds, The Great Promenade Show, Blackpool Sealife Centre, Blackpool Zoo and The Piers.

Bus Preston to Blackpool from $7 | Compare & Save up to 29%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Preston to Blackpool on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Blackpool on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Blackpool on November 22
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Blackpool on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Blackpool on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Blackpool on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:10am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	40m	7:50am	Blackpool Central Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:53 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Preston to Blackpool

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Blackpool. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

30mAverage Duration

15 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $9	Average Duration40m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$4 - $21	Average Duration24m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $5	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29720 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 $9

National Express Preston Blackpool recent customer reviews

There were no staff at the coach station. No indication as to which stand the coach was to leave from. Took the stagecoach No.61 instead.

Stephen B.

December 23, 2018

Very satisfied and happy with the service

David William B.

January 1, 2020

clean coach easy to book and I can praise the driver enough wonderful service

Lorraine C.

July 16, 2018

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Where are the popular stops in Preston and Blackpool?

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Stops in Blackpool

A - Blackpool Central Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Preston to Blackpool by bus

What is the distance between Preston and Blackpool?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Preston to Blackpool?
What are the best sights and things to do in Blackpool?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$7

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$7

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$7

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$7

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$7

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$7

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$7

11/25

$7

The cheapest trip from Preston to Blackpool was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $7

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

You can expect to pay from $7 to $10 for a bus ticket from Preston to Blackpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-23.