Preston to Manchester bus with Megabus

Fri, 24 Jan
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Cheap coach tickets from Preston to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Cheapest

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

Cheapest
National Express
22:201h10
Preston, Carlisle Street
23:30Manchester, Coach Station
£111One-way
0 changes
2nd Cheapest
National Express
03:150h45
Preston, Carlisle Street
04:00Manchester, Coach Station
£111One-way
0 changes
FlixBus
14:251h05
Preston, Carlisle Street
15:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£131One-way
0 changes

Preston to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday 24 January
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
National Express
NX181
National ExpressNX181
03:15 Preston, Carlisle Street0h45 04:00 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
14:25 Preston, Carlisle Street1h05 15:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange0 changesDirect
National Express
NX424
National ExpressNX424
22:20 Preston, Carlisle Street1h10 23:30 Manchester, Coach Station0 changesDirect

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Bus times from Preston to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 24 Jan

Fastest Journey

45 m

Average

1 h

Buses per day

3

Distance

45 km

Of the 3 buses that leave Preston for Manchester every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
National Express
03:150h45
Preston, Carlisle Street
04:00Manchester, Coach Station
£111One-way
0 changes
2nd Fastest
FlixBus
14:251h05
Preston, Carlisle Street
15:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
£131One-way
0 changes
National Express
22:201h10
Preston, Carlisle Street
23:30Manchester, Coach Station
£111One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Preston to Manchester

Buses from Preston to Manchester run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £4
Distance
44 km
Average bus duration
1h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£6
Buses per day
4
Direct buses
4
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
45m
First bus
00:05
Last bus
23:57
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £4

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

For as little as £4 you can travel by coach to Manchester from Preston with Megabus, National Express and TransPennine Express. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

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

Coach information from Preston to Manchester with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: £8
  • National Express frequency: 2 a day

Buses from Preston to Manchester

The bus service linking Preston and Manchester is operated by National Express, which runs 6 buses per day. Travel time can be as short as 45 minutes, although on average, this bus journey takes 1 hour. No stopovers or transfers are needed on this trip. The earliest bus departs Preston at 3:00 a.m., and coaches stop running at 8:15 p.m.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Preston to Manchester?

Departure Station: Preston Bus Station, which can be found on the eastern side of the town centre, is less than a 10-minute walk from the town's main attractions, such as the Guild Hall Theatre, Harris Museum, and the Cenotaph. Preston railway station is 2 kilometres away, on the opposite side of town.

Arrival Station: Manchester Coach Station (also known as Chorlton Street station), located a couple hundred metres behind the pedestrian area of Canal Street. Historical and cultural attractions like the Opera House, Albert Hall, and the Central Library are under 1 kilometre away. The nearest Metrolink tram stop is Piccadilly Gardens, a short 4-minute walk from the coach station.

FAQs: Preston to Manchester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Preston to Manchester 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 Preston to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Preston to Manchester can start from as little as £6 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Preston to Manchester is £10; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Preston to Manchester coach travel time is 45 min   for the 27 mile long route, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Preston to Manchester leaves at 00: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Preston to Manchester leaves at 23: 57.
Yes, there are 6 direct coaches a day from Preston to Manchester with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the best Preston to Manchester coach to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check all possible coach companies with services to Manchester from Preston to compare what amenities they may offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Preston, Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Preston is worth doing with a journey time of 45 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Preston to Manchester is October.
You have options as you can travel from Preston to Manchester 2 different ways: coach or train.

Important Stations and Airports in Preston and Manchester

Preston
Manchester
The major coach station for departures 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 from Preston to Manchester.
Preston, Bus Station
The major coach station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester, Coach Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Coach Station for your trip to Manchester from Preston.
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street

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