The average bus between Atherton and Preston takes 2h 16m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day 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 3 times a day between Atherton and Preston. The earliest departure is at 4:39 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Atherton is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Preston at 11:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 12m • 1 change
2h • 1 change
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2h 4m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Atherton to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Atherton to Preston. However, there are services departing from Bolton Interchange station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.
Atherton to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bolton Interchange station.
Atherton to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Atherton and Preston is 30 km. The road distance is 37 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Bolton Interchange to Bus Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 50m. National Express also services this route once daily.