3:2010h50Preston14:10LoughboroughFind prices3 changes
3:2010h50Preston14:10Loughborough£251One-way2 changes
3:2010h50Preston14:10LoughboroughFind prices3 changes
3:2010h50Preston14:10Loughborough£251One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Loughborough
The cheapest option from Preston to Loughborough is coach, with an average price of £25. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Preston to Loughborough among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 150 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest option | £54 Average Price |
11h 20m Average total duration 10h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest option 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Loughborough bus times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Loughborough coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 2 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:20 Preston | 10h50 | 14:10 Loughborough | 3 changes | |
![]() | 3:20 Preston | 10h50 | 14:10 Loughborough | 2 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Preston to Loughborough by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Preston to Loughborough
Typically, there are 2 buses per day from Preston to Loughborough, including direct buses, taking around 10h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 04:24, the last at 19:18. The fastest coach covers the 150 km distance in 10h 50m.
Distance 150 km |
Average bus duration 10h 50m |
Lowest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 10h 50m |
First bus 4:24 |
Last bus 19:18 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Bus providers: National Express from Preston to LoughboroughYou can travel by bus between Preston to Loughborough with National Express for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Preston to Loughborough coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Loughborough 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 Loughborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Loughborough
Most Preston to Loughborough buses use the Preston, Bus Station to Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Preston and Loughborough bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Preston, Bus Station from Preston city centre
Getting to Loughborough, The Rushes from Loughborough city centre
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