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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Preston to Motherwell
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
5 h 38 m
Average duration
5 h 44 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Preston to Motherwell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Motherwell will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £22.
Of the 2 buses that leave Preston for Motherwell every day 2 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 5 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 38 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 50 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.
16:155h50Preston22:05Motherwell£221One-way0 changes- 17:155h38Preston22:53Motherwell£261One-way0 changes
- 17:155h38Preston22:53Motherwell£261One-way0 changes
- 16:155h50Preston22:05Motherwell£221One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Preston to Motherwell
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Preston to Motherwell among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a flight costs an average of £123.
Distance: 239 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£26 Average Price Cheapest | £32 Average Price | £179 Average Price |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Motherwell bus times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Motherwell coaches for today, Thursday 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17:15 Preston | 5h38 | 22:53 Motherwell | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Preston to Motherwell
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Buses from Preston to Motherwell run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest coach covers the 239 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 239 km |
Average bus duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 2:25 |
Last bus 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: National Express from Preston to MotherwellYou can travel by bus between Preston to Motherwell with National Express for as low as £18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Preston to Motherwell coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Motherwell 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 Motherwell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- 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.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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