How far is Preston from Hamilton?

The distance between the two cities is 148 miles (239 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Preston to Hamilton leave from Preston City Centre Bus Station and arrive at Hamilton Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Preston to Hamilton from $39 | Compare & Save up to 10%

Next bus departures

Next departures for Preston to Hamilton on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	3h 55m	6:20am	Hamilton	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:25am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	3h 55m	6:20am	Hamilton	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 2:54 AM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Preston to Hamilton

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Hamilton. The journey takes about 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

149 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $46	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$26 - $26	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Based on 29715 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 Preston Hamilton recent customer reviews

Bus driver made 2 personal mobile calls and lifted his phone for 5 text messages at times swaying from lane which freaked me out

Liuz F.

July 28, 2017

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Where are the popular stops in Preston and Hamilton?

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Stops in Hamilton

A - Hamilton Bus Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Preston to Hamilton by bus

How far is Preston from Hamilton?
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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

$34

11/17

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Today

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11/19

$39

11/20

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The cheapest trip from Preston to Hamilton was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $43 for a bus ticket from Preston to Hamilton based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $39 which is on 2025-11-19.