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Preston to Carrington buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Carrington takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 3h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Preston to Carrington. 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 40m
Duration
41 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Preston to Carrington bus times

Buses run twice daily between Preston and Carrington. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Carrington at 10:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Bolton Interchange and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 28m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 58m • 2 changes
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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireBee NetworkBee Network3h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston to Carrington? 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 Carrington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 40.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Carrington, Trafford, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Ackers Lane via Bolton Interchange and The Trafford Centre Bus Station in around 3h 59m.

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