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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Preston

Showing times and prices for 14 Oct

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
Megabus
12:401h00
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
13:40Preston, Carlisle Street
£111One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
Megabus
12:001h40
Manchester, Airport
13:40Preston, Carlisle Street
£151One-way
0 changes

Manchester to Preston bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday 14 October
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Megabus12:00 Manchester, Airport1h40 13:40 Preston, Carlisle Street0 changesDirect
Megabus12:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange1h00 13:40 Preston, Carlisle Street0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Manchester to Preston

Showing times and prices for 14 Oct

Fastest Journey

1 h

Average

1 h 20 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

45 km

Of the 2 buses that leave Manchester for Preston every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Megabus
12:401h00
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
13:40Preston, Carlisle Street
£111One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
Megabus
12:001h40
Manchester, Airport
13:40Preston, Carlisle Street
£151One-way
0 changes

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Overview: Coach from Manchester to Preston

distanceDistance27 miles
durationAverage coach duration1 h
priceAverage coach ticket price£8 (€10)
frequencyCoach frequency1 a day
changesDirect coachYes, there is 1 direct coach a day
carriersCoach companiesMegabus, National Express or FlixBus

Coaches from Manchester to Preston cover the 27 miles long route taking on average 1 h with our travel partners like Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Normally, there is 1 coach operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around £8, you can find the cheapest coach ticket for as low as £5. Travellers depart most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.

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

For as little as £3 you can travel by coach between Manchester and Preston with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this journey.

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 Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Manchester to Preston coach information:

  • Average Duration: 50 min
  • Cheapest Price: £10
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Manchester to Preston coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester 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 Manchester to Preston.
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Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Preston can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Preston is £8; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester to Preston coach time is 1 h   covering the 27 mile long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Manchester to Preston leaves at 09: 10. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Manchester to Preston leaves at 17: 15.
Yes, there is 1 direct coach a day from Manchester to Preston with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the journey from Manchester to Preston you can take a coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services to Preston from Manchester on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 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.

A day trip to Preston from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Manchester to Preston is August.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Preston including taking a train or coach.

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