Bus Tickets from Preston to Lancaster

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TodayMay 5
from $18
TomorrowMay 6
from $7
WedMay 7
from $7
ThuMay 8
FriMay 9
from $9
SatMay 10
from $7
SunMay 11
from $7
MonMay 12

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston Bus Station
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster University Bus Stop
    Operated by: FlixbusFlixbus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston, Lancashire
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston, Lancashire
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: May 6 at
    Departure city: Preston
    Departure location: Preston, Lancashire
    Arrival time: May 6 at
    Destination city: Lancaster
    Destination location: Lancaster Bus Station (Night Stand)
    Operated by: National ExpressNational Express
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Preston to Lancaster.

Bus
Average Price$8 - $20Average Duration35m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$4 - $23Average Duration15m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Carpool
Average Price$6 - $6Average Duration40m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Preston to Lancaster

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Lancaster. The journey takes about 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22train per day
15mAverage Duration
$4Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Preston to Lancaster: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$10
Average bus trip duration35m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure2:25am
Distance21 miles (33 km)
Latest bus departure4:35pm

Preston to Lancaster Bus

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

Best price found
05/03
$7
05/04
$13
Today
$18
05/06
$7
05/07
$7
05/08
$6
05/09
$9
05/10
$7
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Preston to Lancaster was searched and found on May 8, 2025 with a price of $6

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

You can expect to pay from $6 to $18 for a bus ticket from Preston to Lancaster based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-05-08.

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.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Preston to Lancaster, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Preston to Lancaster will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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Bus from Preston to Lancaster

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Train from Preston to Lancaster

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