The average bus between Atherton and Preston takes 2h 19m and the fastest bus takes 1h 49m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Atherton to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 20 minutes between Atherton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atherton is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Preston at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 26m • 1 change
2h 26m • 1 change
2h 26m • 1 change
2h 17m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Atherton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Preston station via Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Atherton to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from St John Street station.
Atherton to Preston bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Percy Street station.
Book your Atherton to Preston bus tickets online with Bee Network and Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire.
The distance between Atherton and Preston is 30 km. The road distance is 44 km.
You can take a bus from St John Street to Percy Street via Bolton Interchange in around 2h 17m.