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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Blackburn to Preston
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
27 m
Average duration
28 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
15 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Blackburn to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 3 buses that leave Blackburn for Preston every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 15 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 27 m .
The slowest buses will take 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Blackburn to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackburn to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 15 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£3 Average Price Cheapest | £3 Average Price |
1h 11m Average total duration 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Blackburn to Preston
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Buses from Blackburn to Preston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 but you can travel from only £2 by train.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:28, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 15 km distance in 27m.
Distance 15 km |
Average bus duration 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 27m |
First bus 00:28 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, The Blackburn Bus Company, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire from Blackburn to PrestonYou can travel by bus between Blackburn to Preston with National Express, The Blackburn Bus Company, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire for as low as £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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The Blackburn Bus Company
Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
FAQs: Blackburn to Preston coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Blackburn to Preston by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Preston, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Blackburn, Penny Street, which is located around 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Preston, Bus Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
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