The average bus between Kilmarnock and Preston takes 4h 58m and the fastest bus takes 4h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 twice daily between Kilmarnock and Preston. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock to Preston. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
Kilmarnock to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Preston bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Preston is 235.6 km. The road distance is 287 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 50m. National Express also services this route once daily.