How far is Preston from Manchester?

The distance between the two cities is 28 miles (45 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Preston to Manchester leave from Preston City Centre Bus Station and arrive at Manchester Airport. 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.

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

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are City Centre Cruises, Chester Zoo, Play Factore, John Rylands Library and Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre.

Bus Preston to Manchester from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Preston to Manchester on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Preston Bus Station	1h 5m	3:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 5m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 10m	11:45pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Manchester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Preston Bus Station	1h 5m	3:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 5m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 10m	11:45pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Manchester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Preston Bus Station	1h 5m	3:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 5m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 10m	11:45pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Manchester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Preston Bus Station	1h 5m	3:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 5m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 10m	11:45pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Manchester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 10m	11:45pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 5m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Preston Bus Station	1h 5m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Manchester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Preston Bus Station	1h 5m	3:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 5m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 10m	11:45pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Preston to Manchester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:15pm	Preston Bus Station	1h 5m	3:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	3:15am	Preston City Centre Bus Station	45m	4:00am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 5m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:35pm	Preston City Centre Bus Station	1h 10m	11:45pm	Coach Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:58 PM GMT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Preston to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

28 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $31	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $7	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

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 $10

National Express Preston Manchester recent customer reviews

I haven't used National Express for a long time. The seats (comfort) and facilities i.e. usb and dc ports were good. Also access to free WiFi if needed. The ticket price was very reasonable too.

Julie D.

December 16, 2019

The first bus driver was especially courteous and helpful. And gave good communication on start of bus journey. Very pleasant man.

Roseanne R.

August 24, 2017

bus was late nearly missed flight

Ellie H.

June 28, 2023

FlixBus

3.5/511,366 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

City Connect 36

4.5/58 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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

Where are the popular stops in Preston and Manchester?

Stops in Preston

A - Preston City Centre Bus Station

B - Preston Bus Stop

Stops in Manchester

A - Manchester Airport

B - Coach Station

C - Shudehill

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Preston to Manchester by bus

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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

$10

11/17

$7

Today

$7

11/19

$7

11/20

$7

11/21

$8

11/22

$8

11/23

$10

The cheapest trip from Preston to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 18, 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 Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $26 for a bus ticket from Preston to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $7 which is on 2025-11-19.

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.