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Preston to Birchwood buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Birchwood takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Birchwood. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 50m
Duration
45 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 582 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bolton Interchangebus bus 125
  2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus 582
3h 37m
£5–8

Preston to Birchwood bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Preston and Birchwood. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Birchwood at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton Interchange and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    National ExpressBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses9h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 25m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 11m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 23m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkWarrington's Own Buses3h 25m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Birchwood? 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 to Birchwood.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Birchwood, Warrington, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ordnance Avenue via Bolton Interchange and Leigh Bus Station in around 3h 37m.

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