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Trip Overview

The bus between Preston bus Station and Manchester takes 1h 5m. There is at least one bus per day from Preston bus Station to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 5m
Duration
33 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Preston bus Station to Manchester bus times

Buses run once daily between Preston bus Station and Manchester. The service departs Preston bus Station at 2:15 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Manchester at 15:20:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 1h 5m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston bus Station to Manchester? 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 Preston bus Station to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 32.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Preston bus Station, England and Manchester, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £3–6 and the journey takes 1h 5m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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