The cheapest and fastest coaches from Motherwell to Preston
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
6 h 3 m
Average duration
6 h 3 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Motherwell to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Motherwell to Preston will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £17.
Of the 1 buses that leave Motherwell for Preston every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 239 km distance in an average of 6 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 3 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 3 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 Motherwell to Preston
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Motherwell to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 239 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£26 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Motherwell to Preston bus times
The table below shows live departures for Motherwell to Preston coaches for tomorrow, Friday 19 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:07 Motherwell | 6h03 | 13:10 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Motherwell to Preston
Buses from Motherwell to Preston run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £15 by train.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 239 km distance in 3h 50m.
Distance 239 km |
Average bus duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 50m |
First bus 01:25 |
Last bus 23:25 |
FAQs: Motherwell to Preston coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Motherwell 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.

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