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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Longford to Preston
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
7 h 11 m
Average duration
7 h 58 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
297 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Longford to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Longford to Preston will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 2 buses that leave Longford for Preston every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 297 km distance in an average of 7 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 11 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 45 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 coach, train and flight for Longford to Preston
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Longford to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £128.
Distance: 297 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £171 Average Price |
6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Longford to Preston bus times
The table below shows live departures for Longford to Preston coaches for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX210 · NX181 | On time 20:00 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 6h25 | 02:25 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 17h40 | 14:10 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
| NX210 · NX424 | On time 23:59 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 7h11 | 07:10 Preston, Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Longford to Preston
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Buses from Longford to Preston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 297 km distance in 7h 11m.
Distance 297 km |
Average bus duration 6h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 11m |
First bus 03:15 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Longford to PrestonYou can travel by bus between Longford to Preston with Megabus, National Express for as low as £24. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Longford to Preston coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Longford 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 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3, which is located around 1.2 miles (2 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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