The cheapest and fastest coaches from Liverpool to Preston
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Liverpool to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Preston will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £18.
To travel from Liverpool to Preston you need to make at least one change.
NX170 · NX424
NX171 · NX181
NX171 · NX181
NX170 · NX424
NX170 · NX424
NX170 · NX424
NX171 · NX181
NX171 · NX181Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Liverpool to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £14.
Distance: 43 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liverpool to Preston bus times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Preston coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:15 Liverpool | 5h10 | 01:25 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:45 Liverpool | 7h25 | 06:10 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
NX170 · NX424 | On time 02:40 Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 4h30 | 07:10 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
NX170 · NX424 | On time 02:45 Liverpool, University | 4h25 | 07:10 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Liverpool to Preston
Buses from Liverpool to Preston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 02:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 43 km distance in 2h 0m.
Distance 43 km |
Average bus duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 0m |
First bus 02:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express, Arriva North West, FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire from Liverpool to PrestonYou can travel by bus between Liverpool to Preston with Megabus, National Express, Arriva North West, FlixBus, Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire
FAQs: Liverpool to Preston coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool 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 Liverpool, Liverpool One, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.5 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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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool and Preston
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café in the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 18, 79, 82 Train: Merseyrail
- Bus: 699, 86C, 86A Train: Liverpool Lime Street
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Pret A Manger (in the station)
- Costa Coffee (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 10, 10A, 14, 14A, 82, 86A Train: Merseyrail
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