The cheapest and fastest coaches from Styal to Preston
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
2 h 43 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
56 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Styal to Preston is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Styal to Preston will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 2 buses that leave Styal for Preston 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 2 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 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 Styal to Preston
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Styal to Preston among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 56 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price |
2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Styal to Preston bus times
The table below shows live departures for Styal to Preston coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 12 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:45 Styal | 1h25 | 06:10 Preston | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Styal to Preston
Buses from Styal to Preston run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 1 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 25m.
Distance 56 km |
Average bus duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 1h 25m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:51 |
Bus providers: Megabus, National Express from Styal to PrestonYou can travel by bus between Styal to Preston with Megabus, National Express for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Megabus
National Express
FAQs: Styal to Preston coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Styal to Preston 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 Preston, 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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