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Trip Overview

The bus between Darlington and Preston takes 14h 35m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Darlington 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.

14h 35m
Duration
131 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Darlington to Preston bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Darlington and Preston. The service departs Darlington at 11:50 AM in the morning, which arrives into Preston at 02:25:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express14h 35m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    National ExpressNational Express14h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    National ExpressNational Express14h 35m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington 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.

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  • Distance: 131.4 mi
  • Duration: 14h 35m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Dolphin Centre to Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 4h 25m.

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