The cheapest and fastest coaches from Preston to Middlesbrough
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£27
Fastest journey
7 h 28 m
Average duration
7 h 28 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Preston to Middlesbrough is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Middlesbrough will cost around £27 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £27.
Of the 1 buses that leave Preston for Middlesbrough 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 132 km distance in an average of 7 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 28 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 28 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 Preston to Middlesbrough
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Middlesbrough among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 132 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£30 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price |
9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Preston to Middlesbrough bus times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Middlesbrough coaches for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 21:35 Preston | 12h00 | 09:35 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 18 November | |||||
![]() | 05:47 Preston | 7h28 | 13:15 Middlesbrough | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Preston to Middlesbrough
Buses from Preston to Middlesbrough run on average 3 times per day, taking around 9h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £24 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 22:35. The fastest coach covers the 132 km distance in 7h 20m.
Distance 132 km |
Average bus duration 9h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 20m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 22:35 |
FAQs: Preston to Middlesbrough coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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