The cheapest and fastest coaches from Preston to Styal
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Preston to Styal is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Preston to Styal will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £14.
Of the 2 buses that leave Preston for Styal 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 56 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 45 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.
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NX181
NX181
NX424Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Preston to Styal
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Preston to Styal among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 56 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Preston to Styal bus times
The table below shows live departures for Preston to Styal coaches for today, Wednesday 11 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 22:35 Preston | 1h45 | 00:20 Styal | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 12 March | |||||
NX181 | 03:20 Preston, Bus Station | 1h15 | 04:35 Manchester, Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Preston to Styal
Buses from Preston to Styal run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:51. The fastest coach covers the 56 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 56 km |
Average bus duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:51 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus from Preston to StyalYou can travel by bus between Preston to Styal with National Express, Megabus for as low as £13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Preston to Styal coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Preston to Styal 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 Styal, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
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