The average bus between Preston and Atherton takes 2h 12m and the fastest bus takes 1h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Atherton. 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 3 times a day between Preston and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Atherton at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 17m • 1 change
2h 18m • 1 change
2h 18m • 1 change
2h 20m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Preston to Atherton? 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 Preston to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Bolton Interchange station via Bolton Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Preston to Atherton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Bus Station.
Preston to Atherton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bolton Interchange station.
The distance between Preston and Atherton is 30 km. The road distance is 37 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange every 20 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 49m. National Express also services this route once daily.