The average bus between Preston and Atherton takes 2h 23m and the fastest bus takes 1h 1m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour 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 every 30 minutes between Preston and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Atherton at 11:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Preston to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Atherton station via Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
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 53 km.
Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire operates a bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchange every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 1h 49m. National Express also services this route twice daily.
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