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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Long Preston takes 6h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Long 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.

6h 27m
Duration
58 mi
Distance
5 times a day
Frequency

Line 17 bus, line 590 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Hebden Bridge New Rdbus bus 590
  3. Take the bus from Hope Street to Keighley Bus Station Entrancebus bus B3
4h 56m

Manchester to Long Preston bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Manchester and Long Preston. The earliest departure is at 2:22 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:42 PM which arrives into Long Preston at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Rochdale Interchange and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches16h 23m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches4h 13m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches3h 58m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches3h 58m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches4h 13m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches3h 58m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches3h 58m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches4h 13m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches3h 58m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches3h 58m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches4h 13m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches3h 58m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches3h 58m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches3h 48m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches3h 58m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches3h 58m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches9h 18m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches4h 28m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches4h 8m • 3 changes

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyKirkby Lonsdale CoachesKirkby Lonsdale Coaches4h 23m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Long 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Long Preston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 57.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Long Preston, England?

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Long Preston via Rochdale Interchange, Hope Street, Keighley Bus Station Entrance, and Keighley in around 4h 56m.

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