The average bus between Leicester and Preston takes 6h 57m and the fastest bus takes 6h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leicester 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 Leicester and Preston. The earliest departure is at 8:05 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Preston at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Preston. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Preston station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
Leicester to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, depart from St Margaret's Bus Station.
Leicester to Preston bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Leicester to Preston bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Leicester and Preston is 163.1 km. The road distance is 269 km.
You can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 10m.