London to Preston bus with Megabus

Thu, 20 Feb
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Preston

Showing times and prices for 20 Feb

Cheapest price

£22

Average price

£33

Fastest journey

6 h

Average duration

7 h 5 m

Buses per day

5

Distance

306 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest
National Express
20:006h25
London, Victoria Coach Station
02:25Preston, Carlisle Street
£221One-way
1 change
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
10:006h30
London, Victoria Coach Station
16:30Preston, Carlisle Street
£281One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
10:306h00
London
16:30Preston, Carlisle Street
£281One-way
0 changes
National Express
23:307h40
London, Victoria Coach Station
07:10Preston, Carlisle Street
£301One-way
0 changes
National Express
12:008h50
London, Victoria Coach Station
20:50Preston, Carlisle Street
£571One-way
2 changes

London to Preston bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Thursday 20 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
10:00 London, Victoria Coach Station6h30 16:30 Preston, Carlisle Street0 changesDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
10:30 London6h00 16:30 Preston, Carlisle Street0 changesDirect
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
12:00 London, Victoria Coach Station8h50 20:50 Preston, Carlisle Street2 changes
National Express
NX540
National ExpressNX540
20:00 London, Victoria Coach Station6h25 02:25 Preston, Carlisle Street1 change
National Express
NX424
National ExpressNX424
23:30 London, Victoria Coach Station7h40 07:10 Preston, Carlisle Street0 changesDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Preston

Buses from London to Preston run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
305 km
Average bus duration
7h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
£14
Buses per day
5
Direct buses
3
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
6h 0m
First bus
00:40
Last bus
23:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus London to Preston

Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coaches will get you to Preston from London from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best coach times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Preston from London, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

London to Preston coach information with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: £21

Coaches from London to Preston

Taking coaches from London to Preston is a relaxed way of making this journey, especially when keeping to a budget is important. Routes operate to the same timetable seven days a week with four direct departures and four connecting routes every day. Direct coaches take from just over six hours to eight hours while connecting services need between six and a half and seven and a half hours. Departures are from London Victoria Coach Station and journeys terminate at Preston Tithebarn Street Coach Station.

Which coach companies travel from London to Preston?

All coach routes to Preston from London are operated by the part-British, part-multinational owned National Express. From its headquarters in Birmingham, this large company provides coach routes across the UK and Europe. National Express uses a modern fleet of coaches with comfortable seating and standard onboard services of luggage storage, WiFi, toilets and air conditioning or heating. Some coaches also have individual power sockets.

How long is the coach from London to Preston?

Direct coaches from London to Preston take from six hours 15 minutes to approximately eight hours to complete the journey while connecting routes take between six and a half and seven and a half hours. Where a connection is required, it is made at either Birmingham or Manchester.

How many coaches are there from London to Preston?

There are four daily direct coaches to Preston from London and a further four connecting routes with the same timetable operating throughout the week. Departures start in the early morning and continue until late at night.

What are the departure and arrival stations for coaches from London to Preston?

Departure bus station: Coaches from London to Preston leave from London Victoria Coach Station. This is within an easy walk of London Victoria Train Station and together they form part of a transport network of local, regional and intercity trains as well as local and long-distance buses. Coach station facilities include car parking, taxi ranks, ATMs, tourist information, WiFi and a selection of shops and cafes.

Arrival bus station: Coaches to Preston from London complete their journey at Preston Tithebarn Street Coach Station. Located to the east of the city centre, Preston's bus station was the largest in Europe when it opened in 1969. It is a listed example of Brutalist Architecture and has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment. Its facilities include parking, cafes, WiFi and waiting areas.

FAQs: London to Preston coach

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Preston with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Preston.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London to Preston can start from as little as £14 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Preston is £22; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time between London and Preston is on average 6 h   for the 189 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Preston from London by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London to Preston leaves at 00: 40. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London to Preston leaves at 23: 45.
Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Preston without having to change trains with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. There are 5 direct coaches from London to Preston each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the London to Preston coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the trip to Preston from London as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 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.

The cheapest month to travel from London to Preston by coach is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between London and Preston including taking a train, coach or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in London and Preston

London
Preston
The major coach station for departures in London is London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 for your trip from London to Preston.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
Car connection
Bath Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Caffè Nero (in the station)
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the arrivals area, with services provided by licensed black cabs and private hire vehicles.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3
  • Bus: 105, 111, 140, 285, 423 Train: Heathrow Express Metro: Piccadilly
London, Victoria Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Buckingham Palace Road
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Pret a Manger (in the station)
  • Starbucks (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station on Buckingham Palace Road.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for London, Victoria Coach Station
  • Bus: 11, 44, 170, 211, C1, C10 Metro: Victoria Train: Southern, Gatwick Express
The major coach station for arrivals in Preston is Preston, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Preston, Bus Station for your trip to Preston from London.
Preston, Bus Station

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